Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 4
29956 Highway 14, Cantil, CA 93519Plant Summary Information
Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 4 is ranked #118 out of 818 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 4 generated 39.2 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2025 to June 2025.
| Plant Name | Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 4 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AES Distributed Energy |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Jun 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 116.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 442.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,154 out of 12,327 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #679 out of 6,200 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #345 out of 1,567 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #118 out of 818 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 4, LLC (2013 to 2013) Sustainable Power Group, LLC (2014 to 2020) AES Distributed Energy (2021 to 2024) |
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Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 4 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 4 (59317) |
| Plant Address | 29956 Highway 14, Cantil, CA 93519 |
| Utility | AES Distributed Energy (61012) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.25361, -118.02694 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2016 to Jun 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 116.5 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 | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (11208) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BEAC4 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 47 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 56.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 4 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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