UC Merced Solar Hybrid
5200 Lake Rd, Merced, CA 92350Plant Summary Information
UC Merced Solar Hybrid is ranked #316 out of 799 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
UC Merced Solar Hybrid generated 1.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | UC Merced Solar Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MN8 Energy LLC |
| Location | Merced County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 8.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 30.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,454 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,918 out of 5,655 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #891 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #316 out of 799 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Solar University, LLC (2018 to 2019) Goldman Sachs Renewable Power Group (2020 to 2020) Goldman Sachs Renewable Power LLC (2021 to 2021) MN8 Energy LLC (2022 to 2023) |
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UC Merced Solar Hybrid Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | UC Merced Solar Hybrid (61995) |
| Plant Address | 5200 Lake Rd, Merced, CA 92350 |
| Utility | MN8 Energy LLC (61944) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.36569, -120.43223 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2018 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 8.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 19-592 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 15.00 kV / 12.47 kV / 0.48 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator UCMBA Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 0.5 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 0.5 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 0.5 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| System Peak Shaving | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | P |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 61995 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | UCMPV |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Generator UCMPV Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 48 |
| Tilt Angle | 10 |
| DC Net Capacity | 5.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
UC Merced Solar Hybrid Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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