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5 MW Solar operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2023
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.9846, -118.9085
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Madison Energy Investments LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Madison Energy Investments LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Wheeler Ridge 2 is a 5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Kern County, California. The plant began operating in 2023 and has a single generator. It is owned and operated by Madison Energy Investments LLC. The plant's solar panels utilize single-axis tracking.
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, Wheeler Ridge 2 generated 913 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 2.1%. The plant ranks 291st in size among California's 862 power plants and 2508th 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
691 MWh
Latest Month
913 MWh
Annual Generation
2.1%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2024
$9.4/MWh
Energy Value
$8.4/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
12.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP