North Star Solar
35200 West California Ave, Mendota, CA 93640Plant Summary Information
North Star Solar is ranked #114 out of 885 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Star Solar generated 18.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | North Star Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern Power Co |
| Location | Fresno County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 133.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 463.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,137 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #760 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #313 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #114 out of 885 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013) Southern Power Co (2014 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for North Star Solar
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North Star Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | North Star Solar (58713) |
| Plant Address | 35200 West California Ave, Mendota, CA 93640 |
| Utility | Southern Power Co (17650) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.73, -120.41 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 133.2 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 | EG15-98-000 |
| 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 | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator NSTR Details Operating June 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 61.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 60 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 73 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
North Star Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| North Star Solar, LLC | 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CalPeak Power Panoche Peaker Plant | Firebaugh, CA | 1.9 GWh | 10.8 mi |
| CalRenew-1 | Mendota, CA | 1.9 GWh | 3.1 mi |
| Citizen B | Mendota, CA | 8.6 GWh | 1.3 mi |
| Firebaugh-CCS-PV-1 | Firebaugh, CA | 1.9 GWh | 11.2 mi |
| Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings, L | Cantua Creek, CA | 491.5 GWh | 10.4 mi |
| Little Bear 3 | Mendota, CA | 20.0 GWh | 1 mi |
| Little Bear 4 | Mendota, CA | 37.6 GWh | 1 mi |
| Little Bear 5 | Mendota, CA | 106.9 GWh | 1 mi |
| Little Bear Solar 1, LLC | Mendota, CA | 63.9 GWh | 1 mi |
| Luna Valley | Mendota, CA | 266.8 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| Midway Peaking LLC | Firebaugh, CA | 6.5 GWh | 10.8 mi |
| Panoche Energy Center | Firebaugh, CA | 651.8 GWh | 11 mi |
| RE Adams East, LLC | Fresno, CA | 40.7 GWh | 10.2 mi |
| RE Tranquillity | Cantua Creek, CA | 484.8 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| Scarlet II Hybrid | Cantua Creek, CA | 387.0 GWh | 8.9 mi |
| Scarlet Solar (CA) | Fresno, CA | 482.6 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| Tranquillity ID | Tranquillity, CA | 2.5 GWh | 10.7 mi |
| Wellhead Power Panoche | Firebaugh, CA | 6.8 GWh | 10.7 mi |
| Wonderful Firebaugh | Firebaugh, CA | 10.2 GWh | 8.8 mi |
| Wonderful Orchards - New Columbia | Firebaugh, CA | 10.8 GWh | 8.3 mi |