936th largest plant in California · 6771st nationally
Amazon Bakersfield 1 Solar Project is a solar power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 5.9 MW.
| Plant Name | Amazon Bakersfield 1 Solar Project |
|---|---|
| Operator | Solar Star Prime 3, Llc |
| City | Bakersfiled |
| County | Kern County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93308 |
| Coordinates | 35.44662, -119.05089 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABFSP | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 4.3 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| ABSBA | Batteries | Battery | 1.6 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Star Prime 3, Llc | Houston, TX | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.