Solana Generating Station

57750 S. Painted Rock Dam Road, Gila Bend, AZ 85337

Plant Summary Information

Solana Generating Station is ranked #22 out of 7,015 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Solana Generating Station generated 269.3 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.

Plant Name	Solana Generating Station
Utility Name	Arizona Solar One LLC
Location	Maricopa County, AZ
Initial Operation Date	October 2013
Last Update	May 2026
Annual Generation	863.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	9.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #832 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #22 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #28 out of 176 Arizona Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 121 Arizona Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types	Solar

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Solana Generating Station (56812)
Plant Address	57750 S. Painted Rock Dam Road, Gila Bend, AZ 85337
Utility	Arizona Solar One LLC (56023)
Latitude, Longitude	32.92229, -112.95594
Generation Dates on File	Oct 2013 to May 2026
Initial Operation Date	October 2013
Annual Generation	863.7 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	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	ER10-2774-000, ER10-2774-001

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Arizona Public Service Company (AZPS)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Gila Bend Groundwater Basin
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Arizona Public Service Co (803) AZ
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	Yes

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Solar Thermal with Energy Storage
Prime Mover	Concentrated Solar Power
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	140 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	147.8 MW
Winter Capacity	147.8 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
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Solar Details
Single Axis Tracking	Yes
Parabolic Trough	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Energy Storage Details
Load Management	Yes
Excess Wind And Solar Generation	Yes

Technology	Solar Thermal with Energy Storage
Prime Mover	Concentrated Solar Power
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	140 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	147.8 MW
Winter Capacity	147.8 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
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Solar Details
Single Axis Tracking	Yes
Parabolic Trough	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Energy Storage Details
Load Management	Yes
Excess Wind And Solar Generation	Yes

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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