Arica Solar
37947 DC 379, Desert Center, CA 92239Plant Summary Information
Arica Solar is ranked #21 out of 6,390 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Arica Solar generated 254.1 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2025 to August 2025.
| Plant Name | Arica Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Arica Solar, LLC |
| Location | Riverside County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2024 |
| Last Update | Aug 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 729.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #959 out of 12,529 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #21 out of 6,390 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #45 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 849 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Arica Solar
Arica Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Arica Solar (65744) |
| Plant Address | 37947 DC 379, Desert Center, CA 92239 |
| Utility | Arica Solar, LLC (64996) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.701, -115.31629 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2024 to Aug 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 729.8 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 | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 220.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator ARCBA Details Operating March 2024
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 136 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 136 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 136 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 544 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 136 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 136 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 45 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CT |
| Arbitrage | P |
| Frequency Regulation | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | No |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 64996 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | ARCPV |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Generator ARCPV Details Operating March 2024
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 263 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 263 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 263 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bifacial | Yes |
| DC Net Capacity | 350 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Arica Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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