Briefing on CDCR (CA) - Solano State Prison

The Solano State Prison solar plant, a 1 MW facility in California, is experiencing a significant downturn in generation, recording zero output in recent months and a 12% decline over the last six months.

Overview

• Location: Solano State Prison, California.

• Status: Operating since 2013.

• Operator: SunE Solano SP Owner, LLC.

• Grid Interconnection: CAISO (California) ISO, WECC NERC region, California Independent System Operator BA.

Fleet Details

• Technology: Single 1 MW Solar Photovoltaic generator.

• Capacity Factor: 23.6%.

• Annual Generation: 2 GWh.

Generation & Performance

• Recent Generation: 0 GWh for October, November, and December 2024.

• Generation Trend: Down 12% over the past 6 months compared to the prior 6 months.

Financial Profile

• Energy Value: $27.0/MWh (Source: oedi_solar_value).

• Data Span: Financial data available for 11 years (2014–2024).

The Solano State Prison solar plant, while operational for over a decade, shows a concerning recent trend of zero generation and a significant decline in output, warranting further investigation into its operational health and financial viability given its low energy value.