Castor Solar
12801 Olivarez Street, Dustin Acres, CA 93268Plant Summary Information
Castor Solar is ranked #879 out of 917 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Castor Solar generated 622.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Castor Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ZGlobal Inc |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 766.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,275 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6,935 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,584 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #879 out of 917 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Castor Solar
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Castor Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Castor Solar (60277) |
| Plant Address | 12801 Olivarez Street, Dustin Acres, CA 93268 |
| Utility | ZGlobal Inc (60059) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.21104, -119.38726 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2016 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 766.0 MWh |
| 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 | 15-886-000 |
| 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 | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CASTR Details OA April 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Castor Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| GL Castor I, LLC | 604 Sutter Street, Folsom, CA 95630 | 100.00% |
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