Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohls San Bernardino Solar Facility | SunE WF3 KHL A Holdings, LLC | San Bernardino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 944.0 MWh | Oct 2007 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| IKEA Tejon 345 | IKEA Property Inc | Lebec, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 929.0 MWh | Mar 2011 | Oct 2024 | Solar |
| TWC | Bravo REC Management LLC | Tulare, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 918.0 MWh | Jul 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Castor Solar | ZGlobal Inc | Dustin Acres, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 917.0 MWh | Mar 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Wheeler Ridge 2 | Madison Energy Investments LLC | Arvin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 913.0 MWh | Oct 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Walgreens Woodland Distribution Center | SunE WG45 Woodland LLC | Woodland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 908.0 MWh | Jul 2007 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #1 | AlsoEnergy | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 901.6 MWh | Sep 2016 | Dec 2024 | Other Biomass Gas |
| Broadway 3 - UC Merced 1 | MN8 Energy LLC | Merced, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 901.0 MWh | Sep 2009 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| SunEdison Walgreens Moreno Valley | SunE WG113 Moreno Valley LLC | Moreno Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 900.0 MWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Staples La Mirada, CA | SunE WF3-ST Holdings, LLC | La Mirada, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 871.0 MWh | Feb 2009 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Edwards Air Force Base | CleanCapital Holdings | Edwards, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 866.0 MWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| CSU Northridge Plant | California State University, Northridge | Northridge, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 865.0 MWh | Nov 2001 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Sunny Cow Solar, LLC | Sunny Cow Solar, LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 847.0 MWh | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Clovis High School | Tesla Inc. | Clovis, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 826.0 MWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Springs Generating Station | City of Riverside - (CA) | Riverside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 825.0 MWh | Jun 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Walnut Unified School District Walnut HS | Tesla Inc. | Walnut, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 809.0 MWh | Jan 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Morgan Lancaster 1 | Terraform Arcadia | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 796.0 MWh | Aug 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Honda Torrance | Bloom Energy | Torrance, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 762.0 MWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Coachella | Imperial Irrigation District | Coachella, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 754.0 MWh | May 1973 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 96.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.1% |
| SunEdison Walmart Apple Valley DC | SunE M5 Holdings LLC | Apple Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 716.0 MWh | Feb 2009 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Irwindale Brew Yard, LLC | Irwindale Brew Yard, LLC | Irwindale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 714.0 MWh | Jan 2002 | Apr 2025 | Solar : 99.9% |
| Blue Moon Farms | Bravo REC Management LLC | Tipton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 683.0 MWh | Jul 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Still Water Power | Still Water Power LLC | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 674.0 MWh | Apr 2020 | Dec 2024 | Other Biomass Gas |
| Oroville Cogeneration LP | Apex Power Generation Corp. | Oroville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 672.3 MWh | Dec 1989 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Century Generating Facility | Colton Power LP | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 651.0 MWh | Aug 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Golden Springs Building D | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 651.0 MWh | Feb 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CFW Solar X LLC - Vaughn | Valta Energy | San Fernando, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 642.0 MWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Sonora 1 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Jamestown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 621.0 MWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Drews Generating Facility | Colton Power LP | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 606.0 MWh | Jul 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Stanton Energy Reliability Center Hybrid | Wellhead Services, Inc | Stanton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 601.0 MWh | Jun 2020 | May 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Chambers 4 - San Bernardino SNA7 | MN8 Energy LLC | San Bernardino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 595.0 MWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| FTF-PackingShed | Family Tree Farms | Reedley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 581.0 MWh | May 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA - Fresno County - Juvenile Hall | Forefront Power, LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 552.0 MWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Division 2 | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 541.0 MWh | May 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Yolo County Solar Project | Yolo County of | Woodland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 534.0 MWh | Nov 2010 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Transamerica Pyramid | Transamerica Pyramid Properties LLC | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 525.0 MWh | Jun 2007 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| AVEP BESS | Leeward Asset Management, LLC | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 481.0 MWh | - | May 2025 | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Fremont CA AutoFactory | Tesla Inc. | Fremont, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 480.0 MWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Metro Support Services Center Solar | Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 479.0 MWh | Mar 2005 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| CA - Madera USD - Madera South HS | Forefront Power, LLC | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 462.0 MWh | Aug 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Division 3 | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 458.0 MWh | May 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| JD Foods - JD Foods | Barrier Solar Inc | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 455.0 MWh | Sep 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Eastvale DCA2 | MN8 Energy LLC | Eastvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 424.0 MWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| West Ford Flat | West Ford Flat Energy Storage | Middletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 401.0 MWh | Jun 2024 | May 2025 | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Tulare CSG LLC | Dimension Energy LLC | Tulare, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 375.0 MWh | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Foundation IE | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 373.0 MWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Electrolyte BESS | Henrietta BESS LLC | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 347.0 MWh | - | May 2025 | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Kings River Syphon | Orange Cove Irrigation District | Sanger, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 325.0 MWh | Aug 1990 | May 2024 | Water |
| CA Manteca 730 Spreckels Ave | Catalyze Manteca 730 Spreckels Avenue Microgrid LLC | Manteca, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 323.0 MWh | Aug 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Bear Valley Power Plant | Bear Valley Electric Service | Big Bear Lake, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 307.0 MWh | Dec 2004 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Lake One | City of Burbank Water and Power | Burbank, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 285.0 MWh | May 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Kern Sunset 1886-WD | Standard Solar | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 270.0 MWh | - | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| H. Gonzales | City of Vernon | Vernon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 178.4 MWh | Dec 1986 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| One Market Plaza | Paramount Group Inc | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 177.0 MWh | Nov 2003 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Tipton 1 - (CA) | Pacifico Power | Tipton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 167.0 MWh | Nov 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Camp San Luis Obispo | Ecoplexus, Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 158.0 MWh | Jul 2024 | Nov 2024 | Solar |
| Springville Hydroelectric | Calleguas Mun Water District | Camarillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 98.0 MWh | Feb 1994 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Tipton 2 - (CA) | Pacifico Power | Tipton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 83.0 MWh | Nov 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Madera Community Hospital | CleanCapital Holdings | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 72.0 MWh | Sep 2011 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Bolthouse S&P and Rowen Farms Solar | MMA WBF Power LP | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 67.0 MWh | Oct 2008 | Apr 2024 | Solar |
| Terry 1818-WD | Standard Solar | Wasco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 57.0 MWh | - | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Q Plant | Qualcomm Incorporated | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 55.0 MWh | Jun 2013 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| City of Palo Alto | City of Palo Alto | Palo Alta, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.6 MWh | Feb 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Cabrillo College | Forefront Power, LLC | Aptos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.0 MWh | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Improvement Dst No. 4 | Kern County Water Agency | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.0 MWh | Dec 2008 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Nachtigall 1836-WD | Standard Solar | Wasco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.0 MWh | - | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| North Kern 3 | Madison Energy Investments LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.0 MWh | Nov 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Moccasin Low Head Hydro Project | City & County of San Francisco | Moccasin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 MWh | Jun 1987 | Nov 2024 | Water |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on May 2025 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | May 2025 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |