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1.4 MW Solar operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
1.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2023
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.0490, -119.1812
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Renew Solar VMC LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | White Pine Fleet, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Vulcan San Emidio Solar is a 1.4 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Kern County, California. The plant began operating in 2023 and is owned and operated by Renew Solar VMC LLC. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is interconnected to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Vulcan San Emidio Solar generated 3,770 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 30.6%. The facility consists of a single generator. In terms of size, the plant ranks 667th out of 862 solar plants in California, and 6007th nationally 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
161 MWh
Latest Month
3.8K MWh
Annual Generation
30.6%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2024
$0.0/MWh
Energy Value
$8.0/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Node Source
OSM spatial match
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Grid Voltage
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP