DRIFTWOOD STELLA — Project Summary

Queue ID
CAISO-1394
Capacity
391.4 MW
Technology
Solar+Battery
Status
active
Location
Kern, CA
Region
CAISO
Developer
IA Status
IA Executed

DRIFTWOOD STELLA

BetaActiveSolarBatteryCAISOLBNL + Live

391.4 MW hybrid in Kern, CA · In queue since May 2017 · Proposed COD November 2026

391.4 MW

Capacity

2

Components

Solar + Battery

8y 10m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed Apr 2021

Interconnection Timeline

Queue → IA

3y 11m

IA → COD

5y 7m

Total Duration

3y 11m

Construction75%
Queue EntryMay 1, 2017

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 AgreementApr 7, 2021

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 18–30 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2026-11-01

Technology
Solar207.4 MW · 53%
Battery184 MW · 47%
Project Details

State

CA

County

Kern

Region

CAISO

Developer

Utility

PGAE

Entity

CAISO

Point of Interconnection

Midway 115 kV

Data Source

LBNL + Live

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