Univ of California San Diego Solar
9500 Gilman Drive (0908U), La Jolla, CA 92093Plant Summary Information
Univ of California San Diego Solar is ranked #522 out of 885 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Univ of California San Diego Solar generated 747.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Univ of California San Diego Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | University of California San Diego |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,028 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4,161 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,158 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #522 out of 885 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Univ of California San Diego Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Univ of California San Diego Solar (57856) |
| Plant Address | 9500 Gilman Drive (0908U), La Jolla, CA 92093 |
| Utility | University of California San Diego (56918) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.87438, -117.23893 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2011 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 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 | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SGU1 Details Operating December 2008
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Lenses Mirrors | No |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Univ of California San Diego Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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