Agua Caliente Solar Project
67500 East Palomas Rd, Dateland, AZ 85333Plant Summary Information
Agua Caliente Solar Project is ranked #9 out of 5,173 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Agua Caliente Solar Project generated 182.5 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Agua Caliente Solar Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Agua Caliente Solar |
| Location | Yuma County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2012 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 739.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #988 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 5,173 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #28 out of 151 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 99 Arizona Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013) Agua Caliente Solar (2014 to 2022) |
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Agua Caliente Solar Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Agua Caliente Solar Project (57373) |
| Plant Address | 67500 East Palomas Rd Dateland, AZ 85333 |
| Utility | Agua Caliente Solar (59396) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.9774, -113.4945 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2012 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 739.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator AGU2 Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 136 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 136 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 136 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 195 |
| Tilt Angle | 15 |
| DC Net Capacity | 141.6 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator AGU1 Details Operating May 2012
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 90.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 90.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 90.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 195 |
| Tilt Angle | 15 |
| DC Net Capacity | 116.3 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator AGU3 Details Operating February 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 121 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 121 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 121 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 195 |
| Tilt Angle | 15 |
| DC Net Capacity | 140.7 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Agua Caliente Solar Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Solar LLC | 1850 N Central, Phoenix, AZ 85004 | Generator AGU01 | 49.00% |
| Agua Caliente Solar | 67500 Palomas Raod, Dateland, AZ 85333 | Generator AGU01 | 51.00% |
| First Solar Project Development | 135 Main St., 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 | Generator AGU1 | 100.00% |
| First Solar Project Development | 135 Main St., 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 | Generator AGU2 | 100.00% |
| First Solar Project Development | 135 Main St., 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 | Generator AGU3 | 100.00% |
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