Maricopa West Solar PV, LLC
23321 South Lake Road, Taft, CA 93268Plant Summary Information
Maricopa West Solar PV, LLC is ranked #179 out of 885 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Maricopa West Solar PV, LLC generated 5.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Maricopa West Solar PV, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Onward Energy |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 50.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 175.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,196 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,116 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #464 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #179 out of 885 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Maricopa West Solar PV, LLC (2014 to 2014) Dominion Renewable Energy (2015 to 2020) Onward Energy (2021 to 2025) |
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Maricopa West Solar PV, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Maricopa West Solar PV, LLC (59607) |
| Plant Address | 23321 South Lake Road, Taft, CA 93268 |
| Utility | Onward Energy (60453) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.11528, -119.31778 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 50.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 15-1072-002 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 70.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MWS Details Operating December 2015
| 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 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 45 |
| DC Net Capacity | 28.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Maricopa West Solar PV, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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