McFarland B Solar and Storage

67201 E. Palomas Rd., Dateland, AZ 85333

Plant Summary Information

McFarland B Solar and Storage is ranked #29 out of 7,209 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

McFarland B Solar and Storage generated 267.4 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.

Plant Name	McFarland B Solar and Storage
Utility Name	AES Clean Energy
Location	Yuma County, AZ
Initial Operation Date	December 2024
Last Update	Aug 2026
Annual Generation	799.3 GWh
Annual Consumption	3.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #913 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #29 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #30 out of 180 Arizona Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 126 Arizona Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types	Solar

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Summary Information
Plant Name	McFarland B Solar and Storage (66637)
Plant Address	67201 E. Palomas Rd., Dateland, AZ 85333
Utility	AES Clean Energy (64904)
Latitude, Longitude	32.95748, -113.47596
Generation Dates on File	Dec 2024 to Aug 2026
Initial Operation Date	December 2024
Annual Generation	799.3 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	EG23-237

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

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2024
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Electricity used for energy storage

Energy Storage Details
Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH	600
Maximum Charge Rate	150 MW
Maximum Discharge Rate	150 MW
Storage Technology	LIB
Nameplate Reactive Power Rating	45.9
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
DC Coupled	Yes
Direct Support Of Another Unit	Yes
Direct Support Plant Id	66637
Direct Support Gen Id	MCFRB
Support T D Asset	Yes

Solar Details
Single Axis Tracking	Yes
Bifacial	Yes
DC Net Capacity	380.06 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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Mesquite Solar 3, LLC	Tonopah, AZ	434.5 GWh	41.2 mi
Mesquite Solar 4, LLC	Tonopah, AZ	133.6 GWh	41.1 mi
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