Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake
101-115 E Inyokern Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555Plant Summary Information
Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake is ranked #262 out of 886 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake generated 4.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MN8 Energy LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 24.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 87.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,144 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,503 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #640 out of 1,607 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #262 out of 886 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Solar Star California XV, LLC (2013 to 2019) Goldman Sachs Renewable Power Group (2020 to 2020) Goldman Sachs Renewable Power LLC (2021 to 2021) MN8 Energy LLC (2022 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake
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Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake (57764) |
| Plant Address | 101-115 E Inyokern Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
| Utility | MN8 Energy LLC (61944) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.68771, -117.68137 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 24.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 12-20 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | National Security and International Affairs (928) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 2012
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 11.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 13.8 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| MetLife Capital Credit L.P. | PO Box 1902 10 Park Avenue, Morristown, NJ 7962 | 100.00% |
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