Bio-Rad
2000 Alfred Nobel Dr, Hercules, CA 94547Plant Summary Information
Bio-Rad is ranked #581 out of 886 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bio-Rad generated 448.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Bio-Rad |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Vista Solar, Inc. |
| Location | Contra Costa County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2021 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 11.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,727 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4,751 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,237 out of 1,607 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #581 out of 886 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bio-Rad
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Bio-Rad Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bio-Rad (63189) |
| Plant Address | 2000 Alfred Nobel Dr, Hercules, CA 94547 |
| Utility | Vista Solar, Inc. (62701) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.02249, -122.27366 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2021 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 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 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 208.00 kV / 120.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BIORD Details Operating October 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 15 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Bio-Rad Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Bio-Rad USA | 1000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, CA 94547 | 100.00% |
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