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1.5 MW Solar operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
1.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2018
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.3669, -119.1318
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | MN8 Energy LLC | MN8 Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp | SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp
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The Liberty HS Solar Project is a 1.5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Kern County, California. The plant began operating in 2018 and has a single generator. It is owned and operated by MN8 Energy LLC. The facility utilizes single-axis tracking to maximize solar energy capture.
In its most recent year of operation, the Liberty HS Solar Project generated 2,499 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 19.0%. The plant is connected to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and operates within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Based on capacity, the Liberty HS Solar Project ranks 610th out of 862 solar plants in California and 5779th out of 7108 solar plants nationally.
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ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
111 MWh
Latest Month
2.5K MWh
Annual Generation
19.0%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2019–2024
$12.2/MWh
Energy Value
$9.3/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
KERNRV_1_N001
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
0.48 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
Commercial Non-CHP