McFarland B Solar and Storage
67201 E. Palomas Rd., Dateland, AZ 85333Plant Summary Information
McFarland B Solar and Storage is ranked #40 out of 6,487 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
McFarland B Solar and Storage generated 139.4 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | McFarland B Solar and Storage |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AES Clean Energy |
| Location | Yuma County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2024 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 677.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,032 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 6,487 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 170 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 117 Arizona Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for McFarland B Solar and Storage
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McFarland B Solar and Storage Details
| 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 Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 677.4 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 |
Generator BESS Details Operating December 2024
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 150 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 150 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 150 MW |
| 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 |
Generator MCFRB Details Operating December 2024
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 300 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 300 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 300 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2024 |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| 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 |
McFarland B Solar and Storage Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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