SOLAR STAR 4 — Project Summary

Queue ID
CAISO-1323
Capacity
50 MW
Technology
Solar+Battery
Status
active
Location
Kern, CA
Region
CAISO
Developer
IA Status
IA Executed

SOLAR STAR 4

BetaActiveSolarBatteryCAISOLBNL + Live

50 MW hybrid in Kern, CA · In queue since May 2016 · Proposed COD August 2026

50 MW

Capacity

2

Components

Solar + Battery

9y 10m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed Oct 2019

Interconnection Timeline

Queue → IA

3y 5m

IA → COD

6y 10m

Total Duration

3y 5m

Construction75%
Queue EntryMay 2, 2016

Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO

Cluster Study (Phase I/II)

CAISO uses cluster studies where projects are batched annually and studied together.

Typical: 36–48 months (IR to IA)

Interconnection AgreementOct 11, 2019

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 18–30 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2026-08-12

Technology
Solar25.05 MW · 50%
Battery24.95 MW · 50%
Project Details

State

CA

County

Kern

Region

CAISO

Developer

Utility

SCE

Entity

CAISO

Point of Interconnection

Whirlwind Substation 230kV

Data Source

LBNL + Live