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3 MW Solar operating in Kern, CA
3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2023
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.7627, -119.3136
County
Kern, CA
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| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Ecoplexus, Inc | Ecoplexus | — |
| Owner(s) | Ecoplexus, Inc | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Kern Valley SP is a 3 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Kern County, California. The plant began operating in 2023 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by Ecoplexus, Inc. The plant utilizes dual-axis solar tracking technology to maximize energy capture.
In its most recent year of operation, Kern Valley SP generated 7,892 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 29.9%. The plant is connected to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and operates within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Based on capacity, Kern Valley SP ranks as the 421st largest solar plant in California out of 862, and 4025th nationally out of 7108.
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ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator (CISO)
Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
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343 MWh
Latest Month
7.9K MWh
Annual Generation
29.9%
Capacity Factor
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Data from 2024
$12.6/MWh
Energy Value
$7.4/MWh
Capacity Value
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Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
VESTAL_6_N020
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Alt. Hub / Zone
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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