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20 MW Solar operating in Merced, CA
20 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2015
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.9276, -120.8074
County
Merced, CA
Nearby Plants
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| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Vega Solar, LLC | SunEdison | — |
| Owner(s) | Vega Solar, LLC | SunEdison Inc | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as SunEdison Inc
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Vega Solar is a 20 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Merced County, California. The plant, which began operating in 2015, is owned and operated by Vega Solar, LLC. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. Vega Solar is connected to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region.
In its most recent year of operation, Vega Solar generated 51,099 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 29.1%. The plant is ranked 157th out of 862 solar facilities in California and 1482nd nationally out of 7108 plants. Financial data is available for Vega Solar from LBNL, indicating the plant's economic characteristics.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator (CISO)
Grid Voltage
70.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
1.8K MWh
Latest Month
51.1K MWh
Annual Generation
29.1%
Capacity Factor
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$20.3/MWh
Energy Value
$8.4/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
DSAMIGO_2_N011
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Alt. Hub / Zone
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
Last updated 2026-03-26
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