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20 MW Solar operating in Kings, CA — California Independent System Operator
20 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2013
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.1635, -119.6502
County
Kings, CA
Nearby Plants
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
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| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Pacific Gas and Electric | — |
| Owner(s) | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | PG&E | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Guernsey Solar Station is a 20 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Kings County, California. The plant began operating in 2013 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E). The plant utilizes single-axis tracking to maximize solar energy capture. Guernsey Solar Station is connected to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Guernsey Solar Station generated 22,736 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 12.9%. The plant's installed cost was $3,849.69 per kW. Guernsey Solar Station ranks as the 182nd largest solar plant in California out of 862, and 1525th nationally out of 7108. Financial data for the plant is available from LBNL and FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
1.0K MWh
Latest Month
22.7K MWh
Annual Generation
12.9%
Capacity Factor
Solar photovoltaic · PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · Data from 2013–2024
$1,797/kW
Installed Cost
$21.5/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
GUERSEY_7_N001
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Alt. Hub / Zone
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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Grid Voltage
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility