Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood Carport
8001 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA 94945Plant Summary Information
Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood Carport is ranked #828 out of 885 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood Carport generated 159.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood Carport |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Onward Energy |
| Location | Marin County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,948 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6,668 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,528 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #828 out of 885 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Dominion Renewable Energy (2014 to 2020) Onward Energy (2021 to 2025) |
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Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood Carport Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood Carport (59703) |
| Plant Address | 8001 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA 94945 |
| Utility | Onward Energy (60453) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.12976, -122.56816 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2016 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 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 | 13-49-000 |
| 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 | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Thin Film CDTE | No |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood Carport Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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