Sol Orchard El Centro PV
485 E. Villa Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243Plant Summary Information
Sol Orchard El Centro PV is ranked #201 out of 885 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sol Orchard El Centro PV generated 8.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Sol Orchard El Centro PV |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sol Orchard Imperial 1, LLC |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 45.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 161.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,325 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,165 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #496 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #201 out of 885 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Sol Orchard El Centro PV Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sol Orchard El Centro PV (58621) |
| Plant Address | 485 E. Villa Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243 |
| Utility | Sol Orchard Imperial 1, LLC (58575) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.80333, -115.54639 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2013 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 45.1 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 | 14-24-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 92.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ECPV Details Operating October 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 25.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Sol Orchard El Centro PV Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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