Calipatria Solar Farm
110 West Main Street, Calipatria, CA 92243Plant Summary Information
Calipatria Solar Farm is ranked #236 out of 886 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Calipatria Solar Farm generated 7.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Calipatria Solar Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern Power Co |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 36.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 130.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,638 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,307 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #557 out of 1,607 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #236 out of 886 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
70SM 8me LLC (2013 to 2014) 70SM1 8ME LLC (2015 to 2015) Southern Power Co (2016 to 2025) |
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Calipatria Solar Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Calipatria Solar Farm (59088) |
| Plant Address | 110 West Main Street, Calipatria, CA 92243 |
| Utility | Southern Power Co (17650) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.16583, -115.53222 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2016 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 36.1 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 | QF15-1070 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 92.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN 1 Details Operating February 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2016 |
| 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 | 22 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Calipatria Solar Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Calipatria, LLC | 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calipatria State Prison | Calipatria, CA | 16.9 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| CE Leathers | Calipatria, CA | 270.5 GWh | 2.1 mi |
| CE Turbo LLC | Calipatria, CA | 9.3 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Citizens Imperial Solar | Calipatria, CA | 62.2 GWh | 6 mi |
| Del Ranch Company | Calipatria, CA | 297.8 GWh | 4.8 mi |
| Elmore Company | Calipatria, CA | 368.1 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Imperial Valley Solar Co (IVSC) 2, LLC | Niland, CA | 43.9 GWh | 6.3 mi |
| Imperial Valley Solar Company 1 LLC | Niland, CA | 33.1 GWh | 5.9 mi |
| John L. Featherstone Plant | Calipatria, CA | 429.9 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Midway Solar Farm 1 | Calipatria, CA | 95.9 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Midway Solar Farm II | Calipatria, CA | 44.5 GWh | 0.3 mi |
| Midway Solar Farm III | Calipatria, CA | 40.4 GWh | 1.1 mi |
| Niland Gas Turbine Plant | Niland, CA | 35.0 GWh | 5.3 mi |
| Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 1 | Calipatria, CA | 77.1 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 | Calipatria, CA | 74.8 GWh | 6.6 mi |
| Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3 | Calipatria, CA | 288.8 GWh | 6.2 mi |
| Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 4 | Calipatria, CA | 321.2 GWh | 6.2 mi |
| Salton Sea Power LLC - Unit 5 | Calipatria, CA | 295.9 GWh | 6.2 mi |
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