Wheeler Ridge 2
4528 Laval Road, Arvin, CA 93203Plant Summary Information
Wheeler Ridge 2 is ranked #307 out of 917 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wheeler Ridge 2 generated 2.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Wheeler Ridge 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Madison Energy Investments LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2023 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 13.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 49.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,865 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,795 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #763 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #307 out of 917 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wheeler Ridge 2
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Wheeler Ridge 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wheeler Ridge 2 (68395) |
| Plant Address | 4528 Laval Road, Arvin, CA 93203 |
| Utility | Madison Energy Investments LLC (65043) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.9846, -118.9085 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2024 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 13.8 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 | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WR2PV Details Operating November 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 7.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Wheeler Ridge 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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