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320 MW Batteries (160 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (160 MW) under construction in San Bernardino, CA — California Independent System Operator
320 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
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Operating Since
Coordinates
34.0848, -114.4707
County
San Bernardino, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | CDH Vidal LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | CDH Vidal LLC | — | — |
| Status | Under construction | construction | — |
Vidal Energy Center is a 320 MW hybrid power plant located in San Bernardino County, California. The facility, owned and operated by CDH Vidal LLC, combines solar photovoltaic generation with battery energy storage. It utilizes fixed-tilt solar tracking technology. The plant is interconnected to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
The facility is composed of two generators utilizing both solar and battery technologies. Vidal Energy Center ranks as the 29th largest power plant in California out of 112, and 129th nationally out of 514. The plant's primary fuel source is listed as MWH, reflecting its reliance on electricity from solar and storage. Recent news coverage indicates activity related to deals involving the plant.
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
$1,361/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $435.5M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Node Source
Plant coordinates only
Last updated 2026-04-19
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Grid Voltage
161.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP