1070th largest plant in California · 8379th nationally
Ca-Dgs-California Correctional Inst is a solar power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 4.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Ca-Dgs-California Correctional Inst |
|---|---|
| Operator | Forefront Power, Llc |
| City | Tehachapi |
| County | Kern County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 92179 |
| Coordinates | 35.11350, -118.56900 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15111 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 4.0 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| 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.