Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLC
22202 South Lake Rd, Taft, CA 93268Plant Summary Information
Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLC is ranked #50 out of 885 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLC generated 113.1 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | RWE Clean Energy |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2025 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 366.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,756 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #219 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #131 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #50 out of 885 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLC (2023 to 2024) RWE Clean Energy (2025 to 2025) |
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Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLC (67039) |
| Plant Address | 22202 South Lake Rd, Taft, CA 93268 |
| Utility | RWE Clean Energy (67192) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.12018, -119.27902 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2025 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 366.4 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 | 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 | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator NO1 Details Operating July 2025
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NORORC_2_NOSBX2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NORORC_2_NOSBX2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 150 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 150 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 150 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2025 |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 208 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator NOBAT Details Operating July 2025
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NORORC_2_NOSBX2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NORORC_2_NOSBX2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 92 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 92 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 92 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2025 |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 368 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 92 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 92 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 55.2 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Co Located Renewable Firming | P |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| DC Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 67039 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | NO1 |
| Support T D Asset | Yes |
Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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