Blythe Solar III, LLC Hybrid
4000 Dracker Drive, Blythe, CA 92225Plant Summary Information
Blythe Solar III, LLC Hybrid is ranked #47 out of 854 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Blythe Solar III, LLC Hybrid generated 59.5 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Blythe Solar III, LLC Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Blythe Solar III, LLC |
| Location | Riverside County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 357.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,774 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #198 out of 6,487 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #140 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #47 out of 854 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Blythe Solar III, LLC Hybrid Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Blythe Solar III, LLC Hybrid (60094) |
| Plant Address | 4000 Dracker Drive, Blythe, CA 92225 |
| Utility | Blythe Solar III, LLC (59844) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.656, -114.742 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2020 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 357.8 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 220.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator BLSL3 Details Operating May 2020
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 136.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 136.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 136.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 154 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator BLST3 Details Operating May 2021
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 115 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 115 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 115 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 538.6 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 115 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 115 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 126.9 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Arbitrage | Yes |
| Frequency Regulation | P |
| Ramping Spinning Reserve | Yes |
| Load Management | Yes |
| Voltage Or Reactive Power Support | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | No |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Blythe Solar III, LLC Hybrid Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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