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1 MW Solar operating in Los Angeles, CA — California Independent System Operator
1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2014
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.1323, -118.6995
County
Los Angeles, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Tesla Inc. | Tesla | — |
| Owner(s) | AU Solar 1 LLC | AU Solar 1 LLC | Las Virgenes Municipal Water District |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as AU Solar 1 LLC
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The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District is a 1 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Los Angeles County, California. The plant began operating in 2014 and is operated by Tesla Inc. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is interconnected 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, the plant generated 1,639 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 18.6%. Based on total capacity, the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District plant ranks as the 801st largest solar facility in California out of 862 plants, and 6630th nationally out of 7108 plants. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy. It consists of a single generator.
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ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
76 MWh
Latest Month
1.6K MWh
Annual Generation
18.6%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2015–2024
$12.3/MWh
Energy Value
$11.8/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
MOORPARK_6_GN010
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
0.48 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP