Gilead Foster City Solar Project
309 Velocity Way, Foster City, CA 94404Plant Summary Information
Gilead Foster City Solar Project is ranked #739 out of 917 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gilead Foster City Solar Project generated 265.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Gilead Foster City Solar Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Gilead Sciences Inc. Foster City |
| Location | San Mateo County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2021 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,189 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5,967 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,430 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #739 out of 917 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Gilead Foster City Solar Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gilead Foster City Solar Project (65409) |
| Plant Address | 309 Velocity Way, Foster City, CA 94404 |
| Utility | Gilead Sciences Inc. Foster City (64755) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.5686, -122.27797 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2021 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 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 | 0.48 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator GFCS1 Details Operating April 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2021 |
| 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 |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator GFCS2 Details Operating April 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tilt Angle | 10 |
| DC Net Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator GFCSB Details Operating April 2021
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 0.5 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 0.5 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 1.1 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CT |
| System Peak Shaving | P |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | No |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 65409 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | GFCS1 |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Gilead Foster City Solar Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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