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2.3 MW Solar operating in Madera, CA — California Independent System Operator
2.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Coordinates
37.1017, -120.1528
County
Madera, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Forefront Power, LLC | Forefront Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Forefront Power, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
DGS Valley State Prison is a 2.3 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Madera County, California. The plant began operating in 2021 and is owned and operated by Forefront Power, LLC. It consists of a single generator utilizing single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture.
The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In its most recent year of operation, DGS Valley State Prison generated 3,873 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 19.2%. The facility ranks as the 481st largest solar plant in California out of 862, and 4402nd nationally out of 7108.
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ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
137 MWh
Latest Month
3.9K MWh
Annual Generation
19.2%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2022–2024
$12.7/MWh
Energy Value
$12.8/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
SHARON_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