Riverside, California · Plant code 59871

Desert Quartzite

Desert Quartzite is a solar plant in Riverside, California. This page is assembled from imported EIA-860, EIA-923, and EPA eGRID records.

Primary fuel Solar

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Total capacity 450 MW

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Annual generation 81,745 MWh

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Capacity factor 2%

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Operations

Operations details

Sector IPP Non-CHP

Utility, IPP, industrial, or commercial style ownership.

Status Operating

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Online year 2,024

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Location Blythe, California

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Fuel mix

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Solar 82,783 MWh · 101% of generation

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Other -1,038 MWh · -1% of generation

Ownership

Who owns the plant.

Owner Desert Quartzite LLC

100%

Generators

Generator-level detail

Generator	Technology	Fuel	Capacity	Status	Online
GEN01	Solar Photovoltaic	Solar	300 MW	Operating	2,024
GEN02	Batteries	MWH	150 MW	Operating	2,024

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