Briefing on Blackjack Solar

Blackjack Solar is a 4 MW operating solar photovoltaic plant in California, owned and operated by South County Packing, with a recent annual generation of 9 GWh and an energy value of $19.7/MWh.

Overview

• Plant Name: Blackjack Solar

• Status: Operating since 2020

• Location: California

• EIA Operator: South County Packing

• Ownership: South County Packing

Fleet Details

• Technology: Solar Photovoltaic (SUN)

• Capacity: 4 MW

• Generators: 1

• Annual Generation: 9 GWh

• Capacity Factor: 25.1%

• Recent Generation (2024): October: 1 GWh, November: 1 GWh, December: 0 GWh

Financial Profile

• Energy Value: $19.7/MWh (Source: oedi_solar_value)

• Data Span: Financial data covers 4 years (2021–2024)

Grid Integration & Comparisons

• ISO: CAISO (California)

• NERC: WECC

• Balancing Authority: California Independent System Operator

• Similar Plants: Double J Dairy Array, Antares-GRE 314 East Lyme LLC, North Palm Springs 4A

• Nearby Plants: King City Peaking, Foundation Scheid Vineyards, Salinas River Cogeneration