McFarland A Solar and Storage
67201 E. Palomas Rd., Dateland, AZ 85333Plant Summary Information
McFarland A Solar and Storage is ranked #35 out of 177 power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
McFarland A Solar and Storage generated 166.7 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | McFarland A Solar and Storage |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AES Clean Energy |
| Location | Yuma County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 544.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,274 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #90 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #35 out of 177 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 123 Arizona Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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McFarland A Solar and Storage Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | McFarland A Solar and Storage (66636) |
| Plant Address | 67201 E. Palomas Rd., Dateland, AZ 85333 |
| Utility | AES Clean Energy (64904) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.95129, -113.49052 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2023 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 544.6 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG23-84 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator BESS Details Operating December 2023
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 100 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 100 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 400 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 100 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 100 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 45 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Frequency Regulation | Yes |
| Ramping Spinning Reserve | Yes |
| System Peak Shaving | P |
| Voltage Or Reactive Power Support | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 66636 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | MCFRA |
| Support T D Asset | Yes |
Generator MCFRA Details Operating December 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 200 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bifacial | Yes |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 250 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
McFarland A Solar and Storage Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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