Central 40
4951 Sullivan Road, Newman, CA 95360Plant Summary Information
Central 40 is ranked #143 out of 917 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Central 40 generated 25.1 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Central 40 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central 40, LLC |
| Location | Stanislaus County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2021 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 71.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 279.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,921 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,068 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #403 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #143 out of 917 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Central 40
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Central 40 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Central 40 (63940) |
| Plant Address | 4951 Sullivan Road, Newman, CA 95360 |
| Utility | Central 40, LLC (63606) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.246, -121.104 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2021 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 71.7 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 | 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 | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CEN40 Details Operating February 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Dual Axis Tracking | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 50.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Central 40 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Idemitsu Renewables | 50 W. Liberty Dr., Suite 640, Reno, NV 89501 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Covanta Stanislaus Energy | Crows Landing, CA | 61.9 GWh | 9.8 mi |
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| Frontier Solar LLC | Newman, CA | 47.9 GWh | 9.4 mi |
| Gonzaga Ridge Wind Farm | Hollister, CA | 43.5 GWh | 12.5 mi |
| Henry Miller RD | Dos Palos, CA | 3.0 GWh | 29 mi |
| McClure | Modesto, CA | 1.6 GWh | 28.1 mi |
| Merced 1 PV | Los Banos, CA | 6.0 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Paulsell | Crows Landing, CA | 47.4 GWh | 9 mi |
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