Valley Center
29465 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center, CA 92082Plant Summary Information
Valley Center is ranked #487 out of 886 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Valley Center generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Valley Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Heelstone Energy Holdings, LLC |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,624 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,812 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,115 out of 1,607 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #487 out of 886 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Valley Center (2015 to 2015) Heelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (2016 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Valley Center
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Valley Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Valley Center (60509) |
| Plant Address | 29465 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center, CA 92082 |
| Utility | Heelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (59462) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.2503, -117.0226 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2016 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 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 | 14-639-000 |
| 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 | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PV1 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Valley Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| GEN005 Antibody Fuel Cell | Oceanside, CA | 19.5 GWh | 16.2 mi |
| Genentech-Oceanside Hybrid | Oceanside, CA | 3.6 GWh | 16.2 mi |
| Gilead Oceanside Solar Project | Oceanside, CA | 952.0 MWh | 16.5 mi |
| Goal Line LP | Escondido, CA | 11.7 GWh | 10.1 mi |
| Life Technologies Carlsbad | Carlsbad, CA | 8.6 GWh | 17.2 mi |
| NLP Granger | Valley Center, CA | 4.5 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Orange Grove Peaking Facility | Pala, CA | 9.1 GWh | 9.1 mi |
| Palomar Energy | Escondido, CA | 1.2 TWh | 10.6 mi |
| Ramona 1 | Ramona, CA | 3.0 GWh | 18.5 mi |
| Ramona 2 | Ramona, CA | 9.0 GWh | 18.5 mi |
| Ramona Solar Energy | Ramona, CA | 1.9 GWh | 18.6 mi |
| San Diego - NCRC at Vista | Vista, CA | 2.8 GWh | 14.1 mi |
| SDCWA - Twin Oaks | San Marcos, CA | 1.6 GWh | 9 mi |
| Vallecitos Water District | San Marcos, CA | 2.8 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| Valley Center 1 | Valley Center, CA | 3.6 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Valley Center 2 | Valley Center, CA | 8.5 GWh | 1.6 mi |
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