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1.9 MW Solar operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
1.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2018
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.1570, -117.9810
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | MN8 Energy LLC | MN8 Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | MN8 Energy LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The California City solar photovoltaic plant is located in Kern County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 1.9 MW and commenced operations in 2018. It is owned and operated by MN8 Energy LLC. The plant utilizes a single-axis tracking system to maximize solar energy capture.
The plant consists of one generator and uses solar energy as its primary fuel source. In its latest year of reported generation, the plant produced 4,567 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 27.4%. The California City plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. It is ranked as the 538th largest plant in California out of 862 plants, and nationally it is ranked 5368th out of 7108 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
236 MWh
Latest Month
4.6K MWh
Annual Generation
27.4%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2019–2024
$10.2/MWh
Energy Value
$8.1/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
SPR3PP_2_SOLARGNODE
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
33.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP