3 MW Solar operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2023
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.7627, -119.3136
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| 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.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
343 MWh
Latest Month
7.9K MWh
Annual Generation
29.9%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
VESTAL_6_N020
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Secondary Zone
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match