Sonoran Solar Energy
22615 South State Road 85, Buckeye, AZ 85326Plant Summary Information
Sonoran Solar Energy is ranked #4 out of 6,400 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sonoran Solar Energy generated 319.3 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Sonoran Solar Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sonoran Solar Energy, LLC |
| Location | Maricopa County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2023 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #706 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 6,400 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 168 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 115 Arizona Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sonoran Solar Energy
Sonoran Solar Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sonoran Solar Energy (66627) |
| Plant Address | 22615 South State Road 85, Buckeye, AZ 85326 |
| Utility | Sonoran Solar Energy, LLC (65652) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.24877, -112.5424 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2023 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| 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 | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Salt River Project (16572) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator SON12 Details Operating December 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 490 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 260 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 260 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bifacial | Yes |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 261 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator SON13 Details Operating July 2023
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 260 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 260 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 260 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 1040 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 260 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 260 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 98.5 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Arbitrage | Yes |
| Frequency Regulation | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | P |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 66627 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | SON12 |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Sonoran Solar Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| Sun Streams 3 | Arlington, AZ | 469.7 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Sun Streams 4 | Tonopah, AZ | 513.7 GWh | 15.8 mi |
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