Orion Solar I
22900n S. Edison Rd., Arvin, CA 93203Plant Summary Information
Orion Solar I is ranked #265 out of 917 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Orion Solar I generated 4.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Orion Solar I |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Orion Solar I LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 27.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 97.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,041 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,472 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #630 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #265 out of 917 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Orion Solar I
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Orion Solar I Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Orion Solar I (58718) |
| Plant Address | 22900n S. Edison Rd., Arvin, CA 93203 |
| Utility | Orion Solar I LLC (58654) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.15069, -118.875 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2014 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 27.4 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 | QF14-315-000 |
| 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 | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 70.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PV1 Details Operating April 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 15.6 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Orion Solar I Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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