Desert Quartzite
18th Avenue and Mesa Dr, Blythe, CA 92225Plant Summary Information
Desert Quartzite is ranked #19 out of 6,487 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Desert Quartzite generated 143.6 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Desert Quartzite |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Desert Quartzite LLC |
| Location | Riverside County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2024 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 830.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #865 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #19 out of 6,487 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 854 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
First Solar Project Development (2014 to 2019) Desert Quartzite LLC (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Desert Quartzite
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Desert Quartzite
Desert Quartzite Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Desert Quartzite (59871) |
| Plant Address | 18th Avenue and Mesa Dr, Blythe, CA 92225 |
| Utility | Desert Quartzite LLC (59656) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.565, -114.753 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2024 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 830.4 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 | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator GEN01 Details Operating December 2024
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 300 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 300 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 300 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | No |
| DC Net Capacity | 374.9 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator GEN02 Details Operating December 2024
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 150 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 150 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 150 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 150 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 150 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 49.3 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Co Located Renewable Firming | P |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 59871 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | GEN01 |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Desert Quartzite Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| Blythe Solar II, LLC | Blythe, CA | 336.8 GWh | 8.1 mi |
| Blythe Solar III, LLC Hybrid | Blythe, CA | 357.8 GWh | 6.3 mi |
| Blythe Solar IV, LLC | Blythe, CA | 356.4 GWh | 8.1 mi |
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