Merced 1 PV
20685 Ortigalita Rd, Los Banos, CA 93635Plant Summary Information
Merced 1 PV is ranked #434 out of 917 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Merced 1 PV generated 780.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Merced 1 PV |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ZGlobal Inc |
| Location | Merced County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 21.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,936 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,285 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,025 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #434 out of 917 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Merced 1 PV
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Merced 1 PV Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Merced 1 PV (61420) |
| Plant Address | 20685 Ortigalita Rd, Los Banos, CA 93635 |
| Utility | ZGlobal Inc (60059) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.98948, -120.87808 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2018 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 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 | 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 | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MRCD1 Details Operating April 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Merced 1 PV Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| GL Merced 2, LLC | 604 Sutter Street, Suite 250, Folsom, CA 95630 | 100.00% |
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