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Lerdo Detention Facility - Solar 2, 3

17695 Industrial Farm Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Plant Summary Information

Lerdo Detention Facility - Solar 2, 3 is ranked #730 out of 917 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Lerdo Detention Facility - Solar 2, 3 generated 99.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant NameLerdo Detention Facility - Solar 2, 3
Utility NameCounty of Kern - (CA)
LocationKern County, CA
Initial Operation DateNovember 2021
Last Update Dec 2025
Annual Generation 2.0 GWh
Annual Consumption 8.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #10,996 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #5,848 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,411 out of 1,641 California Power Plants
Ranked #730 out of 917 California Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar
Previous Operator County of Kern (2021 to 2024)
County of Kern - (CA) (2025 to 2025)

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Lerdo Detention Facility - Solar 2, 3 Details

Summary Information
Plant NameLerdo Detention Facility - Solar 2, 3 (65464)
Plant Address17695 Industrial Farm Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
UtilityCounty of Kern - (CA) (64731)
Latitude, Longitude35.51094, -119.10994
Generation Dates on FileNov 2021 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation DateNovember 2021
Annual Generation 2.0 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 12.47 kV
Energy StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator LDF2 Details Operating November 2021

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.1 MW
Summer Capacity3 MW
Winter Capacity2.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 2021
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceSolar
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle10
DC Net Capacity3.4 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementYes
Net Metering DC Capacity2.4 MW
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator LDF3 Details Operating November 2021

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.1 MW
Summer Capacity2.1 MW
Winter Capacity1.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 2021
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceSolar
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle10
DC Net Capacity3.3 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementYes
Net Metering DC Capacity3.3 MW
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Lerdo Detention Facility - Solar 2, 3 Plant Owners

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