43rd largest plant in California · 784th nationally
Eland Solar & Storage Center, Phase 1 Hy is a solar power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 460 MW.
| Plant Name | Eland Solar & Storage Center, Phase 1 Hy |
|---|---|
| Operator | 68sf 8me Llc |
| City | Mojave |
| County | Kern County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93280 |
| Coordinates | 35.22370, -117.97700 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68SF8 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 310 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| 61168 | Batteries | Battery | 150 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Arevon Asset Management | Scottsdale, AZ | 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 | Los Angeles Department Of Water And Power |
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.