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2.3 MW Solar operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
2.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2020
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.5942, -119.4040
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Forefront Power, LLC | Forefront Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Forefront Power, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
DGS Wasco State Prison is a 2.3 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Kern County, California. The plant began operating in 2020 and is owned and operated by Forefront Power, LLC. It consists of a single generator utilizing fixed-tilt solar tracking technology. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy.
In its most recent year of operation, DGS Wasco State Prison generated 4,455 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 22.0%. The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In terms of size, DGS Wasco State Prison ranks as the 482nd largest solar plant in California out of 862, and 4371st nationally out of 7108.
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ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
201 MWh
Latest Month
4.5K MWh
Annual Generation
22.0%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2021–2024
$6.9/MWh
Energy Value
$11.1/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
SEMITRPC_1_N001
Pricing Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
21.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP