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15 MW Solar operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
15 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2017
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.6300, -119.5739
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Renewables Services | Duke Energy Renewables Services | — |
| Owner(s) | Leeward Asset Management, LLC | Leeward Asset Management LLC | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as Leeward Asset Management LLC
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Wildwood Solar II is a 15 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Kern County, California. The plant began operating in 2017 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by Duke Energy Renewables Services. The facility utilizes single-axis tracking to maximize solar energy capture. Wildwood Solar II operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its latest year of reported generation, Wildwood Solar II produced 38,524 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 29.2%. The plant holds a rank of 217 out of 862 solar facilities in California, and a national rank of 1683 out of 7108. Financial data indicates that the plant has a power purchase agreement (PPA) price of $77.22 per MWh, according to data from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). Recent news articles indicate activity related to deals involving the plant.
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ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
1.3K MWh
Latest Month
38.5K MWh
Annual Generation
29.2%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2017–2024
$8.2/MWh
Energy Value
$8.2/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
WLDWDG2_7_N001
Pricing Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP