Panoche Valley Solar Farm
721 Little Panoche Road, Paicines, CA 95053Plant Summary Information
Panoche Valley Solar Farm is ranked #72 out of 849 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Panoche Valley Solar Farm generated 76.4 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Panoche Valley Solar Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. |
| Location | San Benito County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 285.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,012 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #265 out of 6,400 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #185 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #72 out of 849 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Panoche Valley Solar LLC (2013 to 2014) Consolidated Edison Development Inc. (2015 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Panoche Valley Solar Farm
Panoche Valley Solar Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Panoche Valley Solar Farm (57340) |
| Plant Address | 721 Little Panoche Road, Paicines, CA 95053 |
| Utility | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. (56769) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.627, -120.879 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2018 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 285.9 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 | 12-224 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 18-46 |
| 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 | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 140 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 140 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 140 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 188 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Panoche Valley Solar Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Panoche Valley Solar Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CalPeak Power Panoche Peaker Plant | Firebaugh, CA | 10.5 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Citizen B | Mendota, CA | 3.8 GWh | 25.7 mi |
| Dos Palos | Dos Palos, CA | 1.6 GWh | 28.2 mi |
| Firebaugh-CCS-PV-1 | Firebaugh, CA | 1.9 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings, L | Cantua Creek, CA | 522.3 GWh | 27.9 mi |
| Little Bear 3 | Mendota, CA | 26.2 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Little Bear 4 | Mendota, CA | 43.6 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Little Bear 5 | Mendota, CA | 121.7 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Little Bear Solar 1, LLC | Mendota, CA | 71.6 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Luna Valley | Mendota, CA | 67.7 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| Merced 1 PV | Los Banos, CA | 6.5 GWh | 25 mi |
| Midway Peaking LLC | Firebaugh, CA | 15.7 GWh | 16.7 mi |
| North Star Solar | Mendota, CA | 132.4 GWh | 26.9 mi |
| Oro Loma | Oro Loma, CA | 25.5 GWh | 20.9 mi |
| Panoche Energy Center | Firebaugh, CA | 906.9 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| RE Tranquillity | Cantua Creek, CA | 491.4 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| Scarlet II Hybrid | Cantua Creek, CA | 342.2 GWh | 28 mi |
| Vega Solar | Los Banos, CA | 51.1 GWh | 20.9 mi |
| Wellhead Power Panoche | Firebaugh, CA | 3.3 GWh | 16.8 mi |
| Wright Solar Park | Los Banos, CA | 411.4 GWh | 26.8 mi |