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1.7 MW Solar operating in Los Angeles, CA — California Independent System Operator
1.7 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2020
Operating Since
Coordinates
33.9231, -118.2404
County
Los Angeles, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | MN8 Energy LLC | MN8 Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | Solar Star LA County I, LLC | Solar Star LA County I LLC | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as Solar Star LA County I LLC
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Lafayette 2 - MLK Jr. Hospital (MLK) is a 1.7 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Los Angeles County, California. The plant began operating in 2020 and is owned and operated by MN8 Energy LLC. It consists of a single generator utilizing fixed-tilt solar tracking technology. The plant is interconnected to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) grid, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, the plant generated 2,281 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 15.3%. Lafayette 2 - MLK Jr. Hospital (MLK) ranks as the 564th largest solar plant in California out of 862, and 5555th nationally out of 7108. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy.
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ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
100 MWh
Latest Month
2.3K MWh
Annual Generation
15.3%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2021–2024
$12.4/MWh
Energy Value
$14.4/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
CEN_SUB_LNODEONC
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
4.16 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP