Vega Solar
25100 S. Woo Road, Los Banos, CA 93635Plant Summary Information
Vega Solar is ranked #158 out of 816 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Vega Solar generated 8.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Vega Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Vega Solar, LLC |
| Location | Merced County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 51.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 181.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,954 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #878 out of 6,174 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #464 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #158 out of 816 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Vega Solar
Vega Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Vega Solar (59555) |
| Plant Address | 25100 S. Woo Road, Los Banos, CA 93635 |
| Utility | Vega Solar, LLC (59298) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.92583, -120.82 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2015 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 51.1 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 | 15-478-000 |
| 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 | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 70.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator VEGA1 Details Operating March 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 25.9 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Vega Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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