Adera Solar
Road 12 and Avenue 25 1/2, Chowchilla, CA 94105Plant Summary Information
Adera Solar is ranked #250 out of 917 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Adera Solar generated 5.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Adera Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AES Distributed Energy |
| Location | Madera County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 32.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 117.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,812 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,388 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #591 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #250 out of 917 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Sustainable Power Group, LLC (2015 to 2020) AES Distributed Energy (2021 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Adera Solar
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Adera Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Adera Solar (60027) |
| Plant Address | Road 12 and Avenue 25 1/2, Chowchilla, CA 94105 |
| Utility | AES Distributed Energy (61012) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.12059, -120.32488 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 32.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF.16.147.000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ADERA Details Operating December 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ADERAG1_7_N001 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ADERAG1_7_N001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 19 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 26.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Adera Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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