Directory of Power Plants in California
Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
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San Dimas Wash Generating Station | San Gabriel Valley Mun Wtr Dt | San Dimas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 GWh | Feb 1986 | Jun 2024 | Water |
PVN Milliken, LLC | PVN Milliken, LLC | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 GWh | May 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Foundation SaIinas Valley State Prison | Foundation CA Fund IX Manager, LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 GWh | Jul 2018 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
San Diego - EMDF at San Diego | California PV Energy 3, LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Mar 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Fresno Solar | Wellhead Services, Inc | San Joaquin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Sep 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
CA Jurupa Valley 3251 De Forest Circle | Catalyze Mira Loma 3251 De Forest Circle Microgrid LLC | Jurupa Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Mar 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Foundation CDCR LAC | Foundation CA Fund VIII Manager, LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
P66 Rodeo Solar | P66 Rodeo Solar | Rodeo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Mar 2023 | May 2025 | Solar |
Valley Center | Heelstone Energy Holdings, LLC | Valley Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Lindberg FIeld Solar | Lindberg Field Solar I LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Aug 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
DSH (CA) - Coalinga State Hospital | Team-Solar, Inc. | Coalinga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Jun 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Wonderful Nursery | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Wasco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Orange Coast College PH2 Solar Project | Solar Star Coastal Pirate, LLC | Costa Mesa, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Apr 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar : 88.9% Electricity used for energy storage : 11.1% |
Exeter Solar | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Exeter, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Jan 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
California City | MN8 Energy LLC | California City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Jun 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Sierra Pacific Chinese Camp | Sierra Pacific Industries | Chinese Camp, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
CA-DGS-California Men's Colony | Forefront Power, LLC | San Luis Obispo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Apr 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Santa Cruz Energy | Santa Cruz Energy LLC | Santa Cruz, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Oct 2009 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
POM Beverage Solar | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Del Rey, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Expressway Solar A | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Apr 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Trona Solar III | Trona Solar III LLC | Trona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Mar 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
CA - Ventura Co CCD - Moorpark College | Forefront Power, LLC | Moorpark, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Jul 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Lost Hills Oilfield | Distributed Solar Development, LLC | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Bodega Avenue Solar LLC | Bodega Avenue Solar LLC | Petaluma, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Dec 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
DGS Wasco State Prison | Forefront Power, LLC | Wasco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Jun 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant | Oxnard City of | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.4 GWh | Jul 1981 | May 2025 | Other Biomass Gas : 94.3% Natural Gas : 5.7% |
Scott Flat | Nevada Irrigation District | Nevada City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.4 GWh | Jan 1985 | Oct 2024 | Water |
La Grange | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 4.4 GWh | Nov 1924 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Westmont 401 | Altus Power America Management, LLC | San Pedro, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 4.3 GWh | Oct 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
SSI West Riverside Landfill LLC | Standard Solar | Riverside, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 4.3 GWh | Oct 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Chambers 4 - Rialto LGB8 | MN8 Energy LLC | Rialto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.3 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Whitethorn Solar LLC | Whitethorn Solar LLC | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.2 GWh | Jan 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Navajo Solar Power Generation Station 1 | AES Distributed Energy | Apple Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.2 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
SEPV Imperial Dixieland East | AES Distributed Energy | Imperial, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 4.2 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
IVC Solar | Imperial Irrigation District | Imperial, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 4.2 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Vintner Solar | Ecos Energy LLC | Templeton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.2 GWh | Mar 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Bear Valley | City of Escondido - (CA) | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.2 GWh | May 1986 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Silveira Ranch Road Solar | Silveira Ranch Road Solar | Novato, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 GWh | Feb 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Greenleaf 1 | Calpine Greenleaf Holding, Inc. | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 GWh | Jan 1989 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Green Beanworks D PV | AES Distributed Energy | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 GWh | Jul 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
D'Arrigo Brothers - Phase 4 | CalCom Energy | Salinas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 GWh | Feb 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Expressway Solar B | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Apr 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Industry Solar Power Generation Station | AES Distributed Energy | Adelanto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
ESCA-LL-COLTON, LLC | Madison Energy Holdings LLC | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
CA Dept of Public Health at Richmond | California PV Energy LLC | Richmond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Dec 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Gridley Main Two | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Gridley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Mar 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Bear Creek Solar | Ecos Energy LLC | Lodi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Jan 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
City of Soledad Water Reclamation | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
CA-DGS RFP-Pleasant Valley State Prison | Forefront Power, LLC | Coalinga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Reedley Community College Solar | Forefront Power, LLC | Reedley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Watts 3115 | CD US Solar MT 2 LLC | Adelanto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Jul 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
SF Southeast Cogen Plant | City & County of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | May 2002 | Dec 2024 | Other Biomass Gas |
VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center | VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center | North Hills, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 3.9 GWh | Sep 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
East Portal Generator | Calleguas Mun Water District | Chatsworth, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Dec 1986 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Chambers 4 - Eastvale LGB3 | MN8 Energy LLC | Eastvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Jan 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Green Acres Solar Facility 1 | SIT Renewables, Inc. | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 3.9 GWh | Aug 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Anheuser-Busch #2 | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Fairfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Oct 2014 | May 2025 | Wind |
Foundation Scheid Vineyards | Foundation CA Fund VIII Manager, LLC | Greenfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Aug 2017 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
Agriculture Capital - Legacy Packing | Distributed Solar Development, LLC | Dinuba, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Nov 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Juniper Networks Sunnyvale | Bloom Energy | Sunnyvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
CID Solar (CA) | DG California Solar LLC | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Aug 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Department of Justice | Ecoplexus, Inc | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 3.9 GWh | Mar 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
DGS Valley State Prison | Forefront Power, LLC | Chowchilla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Jan 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Calibrant Bakersfield LLC | Bay4 Energy Services, LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Jan 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Grapeland Hybrid | Southern California Edison Co | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
North Kern 1 | Madison Energy Investments LLC | Shafter, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | May 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Taylor Farms | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Gonzales, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
Valencia 2 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Imperial, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 3.9 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Mission Solar LLC | Ecos Energy LLC | Merced, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Aerojet II | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Rancho Cordova, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 3.8 GWh | May 2010 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
DGS Central California Womens Facility | Forefront Power, LLC | Chowchilla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Nov 2020 | Nov 2024 | Solar |
Merced Solar LLC | Ecos Energy LLC | Merced, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Citizen B | AES Distributed Energy | Mendota, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
SCCCD - Fresno Community College | Forefront Power, LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Sep 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Vulcan San Emidio Solar | Renew Solar VMC LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Feb 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Golden Acorn Casino | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Campo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Jun 2014 | May 2025 | Wind |
Hollister Solar LLC | Ecos Energy LLC | Hollister, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Mitchell Solar, LLC | CD US Solar PO 3, LLC | Silver Lake, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Combie South | Nevada Irrigation District | Auburn, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Mar 1984 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Rutan | CD US Solar MT 2 LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
EMWD - Sun City RWRF | SkyHigh 2 Solar | Menifee, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Rudy Solar, LLC | CD US Solar PO 3, LLC | Silver Lake, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Van der Kooi Dairy Solar Array | Maas Energy Works | Riverdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Mar 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Baker Creek Hydroelectric | Baker Station Associates, LP | Bridgeville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Amazon - Stockton - Roof (SCK1) - (CA) | Forefront Power, LLC | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Feb 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Hickman | Turlock Irrigation District | Hickman, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 3.6 GWh | Aug 1979 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Hellyer Solar Farm | County of Santa Clara (CA) | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Jul 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Westmont 400B | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 3.6 GWh | Jun 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Madera 1 PV | ZGlobal Inc | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Valley Center 1 | MN8 Energy LLC | Valley Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Genentech-Oceanside Hybrid | Tesla Inc. | Oceanside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Mar 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
8500 Balboa PV, LLC | 8500 Balboa PV, LLC | Northridge, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 3.6 GWh | Jan 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
OK Produce Fresno Carport | OK Produce | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Dec 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Victor Mesa Linda D2 | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Victor Mesa Linda B2 | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
POM Plant 2 | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Del Rey, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Victor Mesa Linda C2 | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
AT&T San Diego | Bloom Energy | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Feb 2015 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Shelter Creek Condominiums Solar | Vista Solar, Inc. | San Bruno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Jan 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Victor Mesa Linda E2 | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on May 2025 generation numbers.County | State Rank | Active Plants | May 2025 Generation |
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Kern County, CA | # 1 | 311 | 34.4 TWh |
Los Angeles County, CA | # 2 | 307 | 20.8 TWh |
San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 3 | 22 | 20.7 TWh |
Riverside County, CA | # 4 | 159 | 14.5 TWh |
Contra Costa County, CA | # 5 | 56 | 13.6 TWh |
San Bernardino County, CA | # 6 | 203 | 13.3 TWh |
Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 84 | 9.7 TWh |
Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 109 | 7.9 TWh |
Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 7.4 TWh |
Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 64 | 6.5 TWh |
Sonoma County, CA | # 11 | 26 | 5.3 TWh |
San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 150 | 5.1 TWh |
Santa Clara County, CA | # 13 | 74 | 4.4 TWh |
Kings County, CA | # 14 | 57 | 4.1 TWh |
Monterey County, CA | # 15 | 29 | 3.7 TWh |
Butte County, CA | # 16 | 25 | 3.6 TWh |
Orange County, CA | # 17 | 59 | 3.3 TWh |
Solano County, CA | # 18 | 40 | 3.1 TWh |
Colusa County, CA | # 19 | 3 | 2.9 TWh |
Tuolumne County, CA | # 20 | 23 | 2.8 TWh |
Stanislaus County, CA | # 21 | 25 | 2.7 TWh |
Alameda County, CA | # 22 | 46 | 2.5 TWh |
San Joaquin County, CA | # 23 | 45 | 2.3 TWh |
Placer County, CA | # 24 | 23 | 2.0 TWh |
Plumas County, CA | # 25 | 13 | 2.0 TWh |
Sutter County, CA | # 26 | 8 | 1.9 TWh |
Yuba County, CA | # 27 | 5 | 1.6 TWh |
El Dorado County, CA | # 28 | 15 | 1.4 TWh |
County | State Rank | Active Plants | May 2025 Generation |
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Inyo County, CA | # 29 | 23 | 1.2 TWh |
Tulare County, CA | # 30 | 68 | 1.1 TWh |
Madera County, CA | # 31 | 28 | 1.0 TWh |
Lake County, CA | # 32 | 10 | 912.2 GWh |
Ventura County, CA | # 33 | 32 | 825.9 GWh |
Mono County, CA | # 34 | 9 | 785.9 GWh |
Amador County, CA | # 35 | 8 | 659.7 GWh |
Trinity County, CA | # 36 | 5 | 560.5 GWh |
Calaveras County, CA | # 37 | 6 | 542.0 GWh |
Merced County, CA | # 38 | 30 | 475.2 GWh |
Humboldt County, CA | # 39 | 10 | 469.7 GWh |
San Benito County, CA | # 40 | 6 | 346.0 GWh |
Lassen County, CA | # 41 | 9 | 341.0 GWh |
Santa Barbara County, CA | # 42 | 18 | 334.0 GWh |
Mariposa County, CA | # 43 | 2 | 299.7 GWh |
Siskiyou County, CA | # 44 | 8 | 242.5 GWh |
Yolo County, CA | # 45 | 15 | 222.2 GWh |
Nevada County, CA | # 46 | 12 | 207.0 GWh |
San Mateo County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 133.3 GWh |
San Francisco County, CA | # 48 | 10 | 84.6 GWh |
Tehama County, CA | # 49 | 7 | 59.7 GWh |
Santa Cruz County, CA | # 50 | 6 | 56.2 GWh |
Napa County, CA | # 51 | 9 | 49.2 GWh |
Sierra County, CA | # 52 | 3 | 31.4 GWh |
Marin County, CA | # 53 | 3 | 19.0 GWh |
Glenn County, CA | # 54 | 2 | 18.7 GWh |
Mendocino County, CA | # 55 | 5 | 12.3 GWh |