North Star Solar
35200 West California Ave, Mendota, CA 93640Plant Summary Information
North Star Solar is ranked #100 out of 816 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Star Solar generated 19.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | North Star Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern Power Co |
| Location | Fresno County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 132.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 470.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,927 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #549 out of 6,174 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #315 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #100 out of 816 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013) Southern Power Co (2014 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for North Star Solar
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 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 132.4 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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