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263 MW Batteries (113 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (150 MW) planned in Kern, CA
263 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
Planned: —
Planned Operation
Coordinates
35.0630, -118.0878
County
Kern, CA
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Request a demo →| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | 45MG 8me LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | 45MG 8me LLC | — | — |
| Status | Planned | construction | — |
Aratina Solar Center 2 is a 263 MW hybrid power plant located in Kern County, California. The facility, owned and operated by 45MG 8me LLC, utilizes both solar photovoltaic technology and battery storage. The primary fuel source is listed as MWH, reflecting the plant's reliance on solar energy converted to electricity. The solar array employs a fixed tilt tracking system.
The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Aratina Solar Center 2 ranks as the 45th largest power plant in California out of 112, and nationally it holds the 186th position out of 514. The plant consists of 2 generators. Public records show 10 news articles related to the plant, with coverage including deals, industry trends, hazards, and regulatory matters.
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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
220.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
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$1,544/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $406.1M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
BELLEF_7_CN01
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
Last updated 2026-03-26
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