Blythe Mesa Solar II
16489 Mesa Drive, Blythe, CA 92225Plant Summary Information
Blythe Mesa Solar II is ranked #43 out of 6,191 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Blythe Mesa Solar II generated 154.3 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Blythe Mesa Solar II |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Blythe Mesa Solar II, LLC |
| Location | Riverside County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2022 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 598.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,128 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #43 out of 6,191 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #62 out of 1,568 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 818 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Blythe Mesa Solar II
Blythe Mesa Solar II Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Blythe Mesa Solar II (65053) |
| Plant Address | 16489 Mesa Drive, Blythe, CA 92225 |
| Utility | Blythe Mesa Solar II, LLC (64459) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.64081, -114.68026 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2022 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 598.7 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 21-164-000 |
| 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 | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 220.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator BMSES Details Operating December 2022
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CENTPD_2_BMSX2-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CENTPD_2_BMSX2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 112 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 112 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 448 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 112 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 112 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 36.8 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Arbitrage | Yes |
| Co Located Renewable Firming | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | P |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 65053 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | IPBMS |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Generator IPBMS Details Operating December 2022
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CENTPD_2_BMSSX2-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CENTPD_2_BMSSX2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 223.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 223.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 223.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 310.9 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Blythe Mesa Solar II Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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