1441st largest plant in California · 11440th nationally
Lafayette 2 - Mlk Jr. Hospital (Mlk) is a solar power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 1.7 MW. It generates roughly 2.4k MWh per year — enough to power about 228 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 16% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Lafayette 2 - Mlk Jr. Hospital (Mlk) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Mn8 Energy Llc |
| City | Los Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 90059 |
| Coordinates | 33.92000, -118.24000 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.7 MW | Operating | 2020 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Star La County I, Llc | Boca Raton, FL | 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.