1241st largest plant in California · 9578th nationally
Gilead Sciences La Verne Rooftop Solar is a solar power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 2.8 MW.
| Plant Name | Gilead Sciences La Verne Rooftop Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Gilead Sciences, Inc. - La Verne |
| City | La Verne |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 91750 |
| Coordinates | 34.09623, -117.78187 |
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| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSRSP | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.7 MW | Operating | 2021 |
| GSRBA | Batteries | Battery | 1.1 MW | Operating | 2021 |
| 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.