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20 MW Solar operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
20 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2016
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.0229, -118.2827
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
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| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | AES Distributed Energy | AES Distributed Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | AES Distributed Energy | Solar Electric Solutions LLC | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as Solar Electric Solutions LLC
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SEPV Mojave West is a 20 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Kern County, California. The plant began operating in 2016 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by AES Distributed Energy. The facility utilizes single-axis tracking to maximize solar energy capture. SEPV Mojave West 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, SEPV Mojave West generated 53,527 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 30.4%. The plant is ranked as the 159th largest solar facility in California out of 862, and 1474th nationally out of 7108. Financial data is available for the plant from LBNL, though specific metrics are not provided.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
2.5K MWh
Latest Month
53.5K MWh
Annual Generation
30.4%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2016–2024
$10.0/MWh
Energy Value
$7.7/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
SUNSPTA_7_N002
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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Grid Voltage
66.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP