San Diego - NCRC at Vista
325 S. Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92083Plant Summary Information
San Diego - NCRC at Vista is ranked #633 out of 917 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
San Diego - NCRC at Vista generated 498.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | San Diego - NCRC at Vista |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | California PV Energy 3, LLC |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2021 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 10.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,144 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5,119 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,293 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #633 out of 917 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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San Diego - NCRC at Vista Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | San Diego - NCRC at Vista (64049) |
| Plant Address | 325 S. Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92083 |
| Utility | California PV Energy 3, LLC (63667) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.19028, -117.25558 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2021 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 2.8 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 | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator NCRC Details Operating March 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 178 |
| Tilt Angle | 7 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 2 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
San Diego - NCRC at Vista Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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