Wright Solar Park
17011 Volta Road, Los Banos, CA 93635Plant Summary Information
Wright Solar Park is ranked #45 out of 885 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wright Solar Park generated 120.9 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Wright Solar Park |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wright Solar Park LLC |
| Location | Merced County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 392.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,647 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #198 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #114 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #45 out of 885 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Wright Solar Park, LLC (2014 to 2016) Wright Solar Park LLC (2017 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wright Solar Park
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Wright Solar Park Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wright Solar Park (59525) |
| Plant Address | 17011 Volta Road, Los Banos, CA 93635 |
| Utility | Wright Solar Park LLC (59260) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.00944, -120.95722 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2019 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 392.1 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG19-158-000 |
| 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 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator FRWSP Details Operating December 2019
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WRGTSRGN_7_N001 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WRGTSRGN_7_N001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 200 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 180 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 239.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Wright Solar Park Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| KKR/GA | 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Enerparc CA1 LLC | Hollister, CA | 3.2 GWh | 27.6 mi |
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| Frontier Solar LLC | Newman, CA | 47.9 GWh | 27.3 mi |
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| Hollister Solar LLC | Hollister, CA | 3.9 GWh | 28 mi |
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