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1.3 MW Solar operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
1.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2022
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.4423, -119.0933
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Bay4 Energy Services, LLC | Bay4 Energy Services | — |
| Owner(s) | Calibrant Bakersfield, LLC | Calibrant Bakersfield LLC | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as Calibrant Bakersfield LLC
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Calibrant Bakersfield LLC is a solar photovoltaic power plant located in Kern County, California. The plant, which began operating in 2022, has a total capacity of 1.3 MW and consists of a single generator. It is owned and operated by Bay4 Energy Services, LLC. The plant utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture.
The plant's latest annual generation was 3,868 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 33.9%. Calibrant Bakersfield LLC operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In terms of size, the plant is ranked 692 out of 862 solar plants in California, and 6077 out of 7108 nationally.
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ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
174 MWh
Latest Month
3.9K MWh
Annual Generation
33.9%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2023–2024
$9.0/MWh
Energy Value
$7.2/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
SHAFTER_1_N010
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP