Little Bear Solar 1, LLC
35201 W California Avenue, Mendota, CA 93640Plant Summary Information
Little Bear Solar 1, LLC is ranked #136 out of 849 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Little Bear Solar 1, LLC generated 18.4 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Little Bear Solar 1, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Little Bear Solar 1, LLC (Longroad) |
| Location | Fresno County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 71.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 275.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,723 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #893 out of 6,400 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #403 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #136 out of 849 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
First Solar Project Development (2014 to 2018) Longroad Energy Services LLC (2019 to 2022) Little Bear Solar 1, LLC (Longroad) (2023 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Little Bear Solar 1, LLC
Little Bear Solar 1, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Little Bear Solar 1, LLC (59870) |
| Plant Address | 35201 W California Avenue, Mendota, CA 93640 |
| Utility | Little Bear Solar 1, LLC (Longroad) (65902) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.716, -120.415 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2020 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 71.6 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 | 40 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 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 | 53.6 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Little Bear Solar 1, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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