Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar Array
31470 Avenue 12, Madera, CA 93638Plant Summary Information
Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar Array is ranked #516 out of 917 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar Array generated 902.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar Array |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Seaboard Energy California, LLC |
| Location | Madera County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,977 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4,114 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,147 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #516 out of 917 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Ethanol Madera (2018 to 2020) Seaboard Energy California, LLC (2021 to 2025) |
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Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar Array Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar Array (61989) |
| Plant Address | 31470 Avenue 12, Madera, CA 93638 |
| Utility | Seaboard Energy California, LLC (64702) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.91611, -119.97138 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2018 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PV Details Operating August 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | No |
| Parabolic Trough | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar Array Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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