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4.5 MW Solar operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
4.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2023
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.0820, -119.3160
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | AFTW Holdings, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | AFTW Holdings, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Wheeler Ridge is a 4.5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Kern County, California. The plant began operating in 2023 and is owned and operated by AFTW Holdings, LLC. It consists of a single generator utilizing single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. Wheeler Ridge is interconnected to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) grid, which manages the flow of electricity in the region, and falls within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its latest year of operation, Wheeler Ridge generated 11,899 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 30.1%. This output contributes to California's renewable energy portfolio. The plant ranks as the 317th largest solar facility in California out of 862, and 3290th nationally out of 7108.
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ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
614 MWh
Latest Month
11.9K MWh
Annual Generation
30.1%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2024
$1.3/MWh
Energy Value
$8.1/MWh
Capacity Value
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Pentland
Substation Distance
3.65 km
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
COPUS_6_LN001
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