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Arica Solar

37947 DC 379, Desert Center, CA 92239

Plant Summary Information

Arica Solar is ranked #27 out of 6,174 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Arica Solar generated 149.8 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.

Plant NameArica Solar
Utility NameArica Solar, LLC
LocationRiverside County, CA
Initial Operation DateMarch 2024
Last Update Mar 2025
Annual Generation 659.1 GWh
Annual Consumption 2.5 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,047 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #27 out of 6,174 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #50 out of 1,564 California Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 816 California Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar

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Monthly Net Generation for Arica Solar

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Arica Solar Details

Summary Information
Plant NameArica Solar (65744)
Plant Address37947 DC 379, Desert Center, CA 92239
UtilityArica Solar, LLC (64996)
Latitude, Longitude33.701, -115.31629
Generation Dates on FileMar 2024 to Mar 2025
Initial Operation DateMarch 2024
Annual Generation 659.1 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceNA
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSouthern California Edison Co (17609) CA
Grid Voltage 220.00 kV
Energy StorageYes

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator ARCBA Details Operating March 2024

TechnologyBatteries
Prime MoverBattery
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity136 MW
Summer Capacity136 MW
Winter Capacity136 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 2024
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceElectricity used for energy storage
Energy Storage Details
Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH544
Maximum Charge Rate136 MW
Maximum Discharge Rate136 MW
Storage TechnologyLIB
Nameplate Reactive Power Rating45
Storage Enclosure TypeCT
ArbitrageP
Frequency RegulationYes
Excess Wind And Solar GenerationYes
Ac CoupledYes
Direct Support Of Another UnitNo
Direct Support Plant Id64996
Direct Support Gen IdARCPV
Support T D AssetNo

Generator ARCPV Details Operating March 2024

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity263 MW
Summer Capacity263 MW
Winter Capacity263 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 2024
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
BifacialYes
DC Net Capacity350 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Arica Solar Plant Owners

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