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3 MW Solar operating in Merced, CA — California Independent System Operator
3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2018
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.9895, -120.8783
County
Merced, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | ZGlobal Inc | ZGlobal | — |
| Owner(s) | GL Merced 2, LLC | GL Merced 2 LLC | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as GL Merced 2 LLC
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Merced 1 PV is a 3 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Merced County, California. The plant began operating in 2018 and is owned and operated by ZGlobal 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, Merced 1 PV generated 6,530 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 24.8%. The facility consists of a single generator. In terms of size, Merced 1 PV ranks as the 404th largest solar plant in California out of 862, and 3972nd nationally out of 7108.
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ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
202 MWh
Latest Month
6.5K MWh
Annual Generation
24.8%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2019–2024
$21.0/MWh
Energy Value
$9.9/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Node Source
OSM spatial match
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Grid Voltage
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP