Lost Hills/Blackwell
17544 Hwy 46, Lost Hills, CA 93249Plant Summary Information
Lost Hills/Blackwell is ranked #151 out of 917 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lost Hills/Blackwell generated 9.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Lost Hills/Blackwell |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern Power Co |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 58.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 208.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,081 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,118 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #430 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #151 out of 917 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013) Southern Power Co (2014 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lost Hills/Blackwell
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Lost Hills/Blackwell
Lost Hills/Blackwell Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lost Hills/Blackwell (58711) |
| Plant Address | 17544 Hwy 46, Lost Hills, CA 93249 |
| Utility | Southern Power Co (17650) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.62, -119.85 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 58.9 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG15-2-000, EG15-3-000 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 70.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BLKW Details Operating April 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 16.2 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator LTHL Details Operating April 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 27.3 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Lost Hills/Blackwell Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell Solar, LLC | 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 | Generator BLKW | 100.00% |
| Lost Hills Solar, LLC | 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 | Generator LTHL | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrenda Mesa Water District | Lost Hills, CA | 14.8 GWh | 1 mi |
| Blackwell Solar Park | Lost Hills, CA | 39.0 GWh | 0.6 mi |
| Chevron - Lost Hills Hybrid | Lost Hills, CA | 62.6 GWh | 9 mi |
| Coronal Lost Hills | Lost Hills, CA | 35.4 GWh | 8 mi |
| Cottonwood Solar, LLC (Goose Lake) | Lost Hills, CA | 29.9 GWh | 15.3 mi |
| Elk Hills Cogen | Tupman, CA | 99.0 GWh | 11.6 mi |
| Lost Hills Cogeneration Plant | Lost Hills, CA | 7.5 GWh | 5.6 mi |
| Lost Hills Oilfield | Lost Hills, CA | 4.3 GWh | 2.1 mi |
| Morelos del Sol | Lost Hills, CA | 31.2 GWh | 7.9 mi |
| Nickel 1 Solar Facility | Lost Hills, CA | 2.1 GWh | 7.7 mi |
| SF Azalea, LLC | Lost Hills, CA | 123.4 GWh | 10.5 mi |
| South Belridge Cogeneration Facility | McKittrick, CA | 477.5 GWh | 14.9 mi |
| Wildwood Solar I, LLC | Wasco, CA | 48.3 GWh | 15.3 mi |
| Wildwood Solar II | Wasco, CA | 38.7 GWh | 15.5 mi |
| Wonderful Huller & Shelling | Lost Hills, CA | 3.7 GWh | 4.6 mi |
| Wonderful Kings | Lost Hills, CA | 7.6 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| Wonderful Lost Hills | Lost Hills, CA | 41.4 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| Wonderful Orchards - Belridge | Lost Hills, CA | 12.4 GWh | 10 mi |
| Wonderful Orchards - West Valley | Blackwells Corner, CA | 8.0 GWh | 7.4 mi |
| Wonderful Orchards - Westside | Lost Hills, CA | 13.2 GWh | 9.8 mi |