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15 MW Solar operating in Fresno, CA — California Independent System Operator
15 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2011
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.3955, -120.1078
County
Fresno, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Pacific Gas and Electric | — |
| Owner(s) | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Five Points Solar Station is a 15 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Fresno County, California. The plant began operating in 2011 and has one generator. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. is the owner and operator. The primary fuel source is solar energy. The solar array uses a fixed-tilt tracking system. The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Five Points Solar Station generated 15,412 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 11.7%. The plant ranks 212nd out of 862 solar plants in California and 1674th out of 7108 solar plants nationally. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $3,635.26 per kW.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
638 MWh
Latest Month
15.4K MWh
Annual Generation
11.7%
Capacity Factor
Solar photovoltaic · PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · Data from 2011–2024
$3,665/kW
Installed Cost
$20.3/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
SCHLNDLR_7_N002
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Alt. Hub / Zone
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-03-14
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Grid Voltage
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility