North Kern 3
TBD, Bakersfield, CA 93308Plant Summary Information
North Kern 3 is ranked #853 out of 854 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Kern 3 generated 6.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | North Kern 3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Madison Energy Investments LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,574 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6,476 out of 6,487 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,601 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #853 out of 854 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for North Kern 3
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North Kern 3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | North Kern 3 (68599) |
| Plant Address | TBD, Bakersfield, CA 93308 |
| Utility | Madison Energy Investments LLC (65043) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.5768, -119.1536 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2024 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 MWh |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator NK3PV Details Operating December 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 189 |
| DC Net Capacity | 7.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
North Kern 3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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