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4.3 MW Solar operating in Madera, CA — California Independent System Operator
4.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2018
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.9163, -119.9716
County
Madera, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Seaboard Energy California, LLC | Seaboard Energy California | — |
| Owner(s) | Seaboard Energy California, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar Array is a 4.3 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Madera County, California. The plant began operating in 2018 and is owned and operated by Seaboard Energy California, LLC. It consists of a single generator utilizing 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) region.
In its most recent year of operation, the Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar Array generated 1,613 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 4.3%. The plant ranks 326th in size among California's 862 power plants and 3,339th nationally out of 7,108 plants. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy.
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
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Industrial
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
102 MWh
Latest Month
1.6K MWh
Annual Generation
4.3%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2019–2024
$17.1/MWh
Energy Value
$9.6/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
BORDEN_2_N007
Pricing Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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