Mesquite Solar 3, LLC
39903 W. Elliot Road, Tonopah, AZ 85354Plant Summary Information
Mesquite Solar 3, LLC is ranked #40 out of 166 power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mesquite Solar 3, LLC generated 95.3 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Mesquite Solar 3, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. |
| Location | Maricopa County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 445.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,487 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #141 out of 6,397 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 166 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 113 Arizona Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Mesquite Solar 3, LLC (2015 to 2017) Consolidated Edison Development Inc. (2018 to 2024) |
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Mesquite Solar 3, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mesquite Solar 3, LLC (60308) |
| Plant Address | 39903 W. Elliot Road, Tonopah, AZ 85354 |
| Utility | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. (56769) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.34758, -112.93681 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2016 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 445.1 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 | 15-127 |
| 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 | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| 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 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 210 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Mesquite Solar 3, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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