Illumina Way SD
5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA 92122Plant Summary Information
Illumina Way SD is ranked #115 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Illumina Way SD is comprised of 1 generator and generated 7.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Illumina Way SD |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Bloom Energy |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2019 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 27.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 209.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,991 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,295 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #618 out of 1,607 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #115 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Illumina Way SD
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Illumina Way SD
Illumina Way SD Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Illumina Way SD (63603) |
| Plant Address | 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA 92122 |
| Utility | Bloom Energy (57128) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.87302, -117.19968 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2019 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 27.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339) |
| Sector | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator ILM01 Details Operating September 2019
| Technology | Other Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Fuel Cell |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Illumina Way SD Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Illumina | 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA 92122 | 100.00% |
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