DGS Wasco State Prison
701 Scofield Avenue, Wasco, CA 93280Plant Summary Information
DGS Wasco State Prison is ranked #479 out of 917 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
DGS Wasco State Prison generated 671.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | DGS Wasco State Prison |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Forefront Power, LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2020 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,429 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,656 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,099 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #479 out of 917 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for DGS Wasco State Prison
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DGS Wasco State Prison Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | DGS Wasco State Prison (63418) |
| Plant Address | 701 Scofield Avenue, Wasco, CA 93280 |
| Utility | Forefront Power, LLC (62856) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.5939, -119.40722 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2020 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 4.8 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 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 21.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1122 Details Operating July 2020
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | No |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 7 |
| DC Net Capacity | 3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 3 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
DGS Wasco State Prison Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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