3.5 MW Solar operating in Fresno, CA — California Independent System Operator
3.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2023
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.6338, -120.1771
County
Fresno, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Crystal Farms Local Solar, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Crystal Farms Local Solar, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Crystal Farms Local Solar is a 3.5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Fresno County, California. The plant began operating in 2023 and is owned and operated by Crystal Farms Local Solar, LLC. It consists of a single generator utilizing single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is interconnected to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) grid, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its latest year of operation, Crystal Farms Local Solar generated 10,083 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 32.8%. The plant is ranked as the 359th largest solar facility in California out of 862, and 3687th nationally out of 7108. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy.
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
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
368 MWh
Latest Month
10.1K MWh
Annual Generation
32.8%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
SANJOQN_6_N001
Pricing Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match