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184.4 MW Batteries (47 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (137 MW) operating in Riverside, CA — California Independent System Operator
184.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
2020
Operating Since
Coordinates
33.6820, -114.7680
County
Riverside, CA
Nearby Plants
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| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Blythe Solar IV, LLC | NextEra Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | Blythe Solar IV, LLC | NextEra Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Blythe Solar IV, LLC is a hybrid solar and battery storage power plant located in Riverside County, California. The plant, owned and operated by Blythe Solar IV, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, began operating in 2020. It has a total capacity of 184.4 MW and consists of 3 generators utilizing solar photovoltaic technology. The facility also includes a 47 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) with a one-hour duration, employing lithium-ion battery chemistry. The solar array uses single-axis tracking to maximize energy capture.
The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In its latest year of operation, Blythe Solar IV generated 346,805 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 21.5%. The plant holds a rank of 25 out of 59 solar facilities in California and 285 out of 639 nationally. Financial data indicates a power purchase agreement (PPA) price of $28.7 per MWh.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator (CISO)
Grid Voltage
220.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
18.2K MWh
Latest Month
346.8K MWh
Annual Generation
21.5%
Capacity Factor
Blythe Solar IV, LLC · Data from 2020–2025
$27.0/MWh
PPA Price
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
ARLNG1MV_7_N002
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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