Solar Star 1
15637 Avenue A, Rosamond, CA 93560Plant Summary Information
Solar Star 1 is ranked #16 out of 6,400 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Solar Star 1 generated 275.6 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Solar Star 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Solar Star California XIX, LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2014 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 897.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #798 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 6,400 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #38 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 849 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
MidAmerican Solar LLC (2013 to 2014) Solar Star California XIX, LLC (2015 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Solar Star 1
Solar Star 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Solar Star 1 (58388) |
| Plant Address | 15637 Avenue A, Rosamond, CA 93560 |
| Utility | Solar Star California XIX, LLC (59873) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.8181, -118.4036 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2014 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 897.7 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 | 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SS13 Details Operating October 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 57 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 57 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2014 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 73.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator SS15 Details Operating October 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 14.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2014 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 18.8 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator AVS1 Details Operating March 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 39 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 38 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2014 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 48.9 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator SS16 Details Operating April 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 64.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 62.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 62.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2014 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 80.8 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator SS12 Details Operating February 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 52.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2015 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 67.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator SS11 Details Operating June 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 52.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2015 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 67.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator SS14 Details Operating June 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 33 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 32.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 32.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2015 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 40.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Solar Star 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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