West Gates Solar Station
18364 West Jayne Ave., Huron, CA 93234Plant Summary Information
West Gates Solar Station is ranked #298 out of 886 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
West Gates Solar Station generated 2.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | West Gates Solar Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Fresno County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 14.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 51.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,794 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,758 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #755 out of 1,607 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #298 out of 886 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for West Gates Solar Station
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West Gates Solar Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | West Gates Solar Station (58206) |
| Plant Address | 18364 West Jayne Ave., Huron, CA 93234 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.14222, -120.1325 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2013 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 14.1 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | GATESBK4_7_N003 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | GATESBK4_7_N003 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 12.9 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
West Gates Solar Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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