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185.2 MW Batteries (80 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (105 MW) under construction in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
185.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
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Operating Since
Coordinates
34.9552, -118.8642
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Pastoria Solar Energy Company, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Pastoria Power, LLC, Pastoria Solar Energy Company, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Under construction | construction | — |
Pastoria Solar is a hybrid solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage facility located in Kern County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 185.2 MW and is operated by Pastoria Solar Energy Company, LLC. The facility utilizes two generators and is fueled by solar energy (MWH). Pastoria Solar employs a fixed tilt solar tracking system.
The plant is located within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Pastoria Solar is ranked as the 73rd largest solar facility in California out of 112, and 337th nationally out of 514. The facility is classified as a hybrid plant due to its integration of both solar photovoltaic and battery technologies.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
No generation data available for this plant.
2023
$1,544/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $285.9M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
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Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Node Source
Shared substation inference
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Grid Voltage
230.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP