Mesquite Solar 5, LLC
13701 S 411th Street, Tonopah, AZ 85354Plant Summary Information
Mesquite Solar 5, LLC is ranked #38 out of 126 solar farms in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mesquite Solar 5, LLC generated 43.6 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Mesquite Solar 5, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | RWE Clean Energy |
| Location | Maricopa County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2023 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 121.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 504.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,341 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #836 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #74 out of 180 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #38 out of 126 Arizona Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Consolidated Edison Development Inc. (2021 to 2024) RWE Clean Energy (2025 to 2025) |
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Mesquite Solar 5, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mesquite Solar 5, LLC (65963) |
| Plant Address | 13701 S 411th Street, Tonopah, AZ 85354 |
| Utility | RWE Clean Energy (67192) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.3252, -112.918 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2023 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 121.2 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 | 24-46-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Arizona Public Service Company (AZPS) |
| 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 | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator MS5 Details Operating July 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 60 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Bifacial | Yes |
|---|---|
| Other Solar Technology | Yes |
| DC Net Capacity | 72.6 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator MS5B Details Operating July 2023
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 60 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2023 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 240 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 60 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 60 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 28.3 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Frequency Regulation | P |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 65963 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | MS5 |
| Support T D Asset | Yes |
Mesquite Solar 5, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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