Desert Star Hybrid
28100 Judd Rd One, Buckeye, AZ 58326Plant Summary Information
Desert Star Hybrid is ranked #72 out of 121 solar farms in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Desert Star Hybrid generated 4.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Desert Star Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Arizona Public Service Co |
| Location | Maricopa County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 24.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 95.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,119 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,446 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #120 out of 176 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #72 out of 121 Arizona Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Desert Star Hybrid
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Desert Star Hybrid Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Desert Star Hybrid (59444) |
| Plant Address | 28100 Judd Rd One, Buckeye, AZ 58326 |
| Utility | Arizona Public Service Co (803) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.145, -112.66 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 24.2 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Arizona Public Service Company (AZPS) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Arizona Public Service Co (803) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator PV1 Details Operating September 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 15.6 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DS10M Details Operating February 2023
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 30 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 10 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 10 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 3.3 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Load Following | Yes |
| System Peak Shaving | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 59444 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | PV1 |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Desert Star Hybrid Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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