Vandenberg Solar Project
30101 Mountain View Blvd, Vandenberg Airforce B, CA 93437Plant Summary Information
Vandenberg Solar Project is ranked #201 out of 807 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Vandenberg Solar Project generated 8.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Vandenberg Solar Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MN8 Energy LLC |
| Location | Santa Barbara County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 38.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 138.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,261 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #939 out of 5,765 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #546 out of 1,578 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #201 out of 807 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Vandenberg Solar I, LLC (2017 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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Monthly Net Generation for Vandenberg Solar Project
Vandenberg Solar Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Vandenberg Solar Project (61463) |
| Plant Address | 30101 Mountain View Blvd, Vandenberg Airforce B, CA 93437 |
| Utility | MN8 Energy LLC (61944) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.74971, -120.50998 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2017 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 38.9 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 | 18-327 |
| 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 | 70.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator VBERG Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 25.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 28.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Vandenberg Solar Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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