Bakersfield PV 1
2000 East Planz Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307Plant Summary Information
Bakersfield PV 1 is ranked #445 out of 917 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bakersfield PV 1 generated 957.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Bakersfield PV 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AES Distributed Energy |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,083 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,396 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,047 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #445 out of 917 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Bakersfield PV 1, LLC (2016 to 2019) AES Distributed Energy (2020 to 2025) |
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Bakersfield PV 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bakersfield PV 1 (61117) |
| Plant Address | 2000 East Planz Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307 |
| Utility | AES Distributed Energy (61012) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.32498, -118.98152 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2017 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 5.6 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 | QF16-534 |
| 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 | 21.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BAKE1 Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Bakersfield PV 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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