Little Bear 3
35301 W California Avenue, Mendota, CA 93640Plant Summary Information
Little Bear 3 is ranked #255 out of 852 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Little Bear 3 generated 7.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Little Bear 3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Little Bear Solar 3, LLC (Longroad) |
| Location | Fresno County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 26.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 96.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,956 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,325 out of 6,463 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #645 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #255 out of 852 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
First Solar Project Development (2018 to 2018) Longroad Energy Services LLC (2019 to 2022) Little Bear Solar 3, LLC (Longroad) (2023 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Little Bear 3
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Little Bear 3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Little Bear 3 (62463) |
| Plant Address | 35301 W California Avenue, Mendota, CA 93640 |
| Utility | Little Bear Solar 3, LLC (Longroad) (65900) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.716, -120.415 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2020 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 26.2 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 | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN01 Details Operating December 2020
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Little Bear 3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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