8.4 MW Solar operating in Tehama, CA — California Independent System Operator
8.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2020
Operating Since
Coordinates
40.1218, -122.1919
County
Tehama, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Sierra Pacific Industries | Sierra Pacific Industries | — |
| Owner(s) | Sierra Pacific Industries | Sierra Pacific Industries | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Sierra Pacific Industries (2042-RD) is an 8.4 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Tehama County, California. The plant, which began operating in 2020, has a single generator and utilizes a fixed tilt solar tracking system. It is owned and operated by Sierra Pacific Industries. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy.
In its most recent year of operation, Sierra Pacific Industries (2042-RD) generated 16,322 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 22.1%. The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. According to available data, the plant ranks as the 252nd largest solar facility in California out of 862, and 1974th nationally out of 7108. Financial data is available for this plant from LBNL, though specific figures are not provided.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
12 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Commercial
Sector
Industrial Non-CHP
574 MWh
Latest Month
16.3K MWh
Annual Generation
22.1%
Capacity Factor
$39.4/MWh
LCOE (Levelized Cost)
$24.8/MWh
Energy Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
TYLER_6_N001
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match