1663rd largest plant in California · 12583rd nationally
Ish Solar Hospital Downey is a solar power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 1.1 MW.
| Plant Name | Ish Solar Hospital Downey |
|---|---|
| Operator | Sunedison Llc |
| City | Downey |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 90242 |
| Coordinates | 33.92167, -118.12444 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.1 MW | Operating | 2011 |
| 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.