Wheeler Ridge
Basic School Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311Plant Summary Information
Wheeler Ridge is ranked #305 out of 885 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wheeler Ridge generated 1.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Wheeler Ridge |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Agilitas Energy, Inc. |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2023 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 12.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 44.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,912 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,799 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #775 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #305 out of 885 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
AFTW Holdings, LLC (2022 to 2024) Agilitas Energy, Inc. (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wheeler Ridge
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Wheeler Ridge Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wheeler Ridge (66713) |
| Plant Address | Basic School Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 |
| Utility | Agilitas Energy, Inc. (61514) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.082, -119.316 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2023 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 12.6 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 | 22-417-002, 22-417-001, 22-417-000 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WHRPV Details Operating September 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Wheeler Ridge Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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