1067th largest plant in California · 8349th nationally
Canal Energy S23, Llc is a solar power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 4.1 MW. It generates roughly 7.2k MWh per year — enough to power about 689 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 20% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Canal Energy S23, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Canal Energy S23, Llc |
| City | Hanford |
| County | Kings County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93230 |
| Coordinates | 36.17610, -119.56040 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21536 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 4.1 MW | Operating | 2021 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cre Fund 2, Llc | El Segundo, CA | 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.