Panoche Valley Solar Farm
721 Little Panoche Road, Paicines, CA 95053Plant Summary Information
Panoche Valley Solar Farm is ranked #86 out of 917 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Panoche Valley Solar Farm generated 95.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Panoche Valley Solar Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | RWE Clean Energy |
| Location | San Benito County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 248.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 942.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,323 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #409 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #221 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #86 out of 917 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Panoche Valley Solar LLC (2013 to 2014) Consolidated Edison Development Inc. (2015 to 2024) RWE Clean Energy (2025 to 2025) |
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Panoche Valley Solar Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Panoche Valley Solar Farm (57340) |
| Plant Address | 721 Little Panoche Road, Paicines, CA 95053 |
| Utility | RWE Clean Energy (67192) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.627, -120.879 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2018 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 248.5 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 | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PNCHVS_2_SOLAR |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PNCHVS_2_SOLAR |
| 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 | 1.9 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Citizen B | Mendota, CA | 8.6 GWh | 25.7 mi |
| Conflitti Solar | Firebaugh, CA | 100.0 MWh | 17.1 mi |
| Firebaugh-CCS-PV-1 | Firebaugh, CA | 1.9 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings, L | Cantua Creek, CA | 485.5 GWh | 27.9 mi |
| Little Bear 3 | Mendota, CA | 20.0 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Little Bear 4 | Mendota, CA | 42.6 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Little Bear 5 | Mendota, CA | 105.6 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Little Bear Solar 1, LLC | Mendota, CA | 73.3 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Luna Valley | Mendota, CA | 393.3 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| Merced 1 PV | Los Banos, CA | 6.0 GWh | 25 mi |
| Midway Peaking LLC | Firebaugh, CA | 6.5 GWh | 16.7 mi |
| North Star Solar | Mendota, CA | 133.2 GWh | 26.9 mi |
| Oro Loma | Oro Loma, CA | 49.2 GWh | 20.9 mi |
| Panoche Energy Center | Firebaugh, CA | 741.2 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| RE Tranquillity | Cantua Creek, CA | 484.8 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| Scarlet II Hybrid | Cantua Creek, CA | 350.9 GWh | 28 mi |
| Vega Solar | Los Banos, CA | 49.3 GWh | 20.9 mi |
| Wellhead Power Panoche | Firebaugh, CA | 6.8 GWh | 16.8 mi |
| Wright Solar Park | Los Banos, CA | 402.4 GWh | 26.8 mi |