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2.5 MW Solar operating in Riverside, CA — California Independent System Operator
2.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2012
Operating Since
Coordinates
33.9231, -116.5951
County
Riverside, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Greenbacker Renewable Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | North Palm Springs Investments, LLC | North Palm Springs Investments LLC | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as North Palm Springs Investments LLC
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North Palm Springs 1A is a 2.5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Riverside County, California. The plant began operating in 2012 and has a single generator. It is owned and operated by Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy, and it utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar capture.
The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In terms of size, North Palm Springs 1A ranks as the 455th largest power plant in California out of 862, and 4252nd nationally out of 7108. The plant's most recent annual generation was 5,214 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 23.7%.
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ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
282 MWh
Latest Month
5.2K MWh
Annual Generation
23.7%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2013–2024
$12.0/MWh
Energy Value
$9.0/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
BUCKWND_1_N201
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP