Palmdale Water District 6mg Tank is a solar power plant in California.
| Plant Name | Palmdale Water District 6mg Tank |
|---|---|
| Operator | East Avenue Q Solar Project 2022, Llc |
| City | Palmdale |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93550 |
| Coordinates | 34.55805, -118.11875 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7170G | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.0 MW | Under Construction | — |
| 7170B | Batteries | Battery | 0.3 MW | Under Construction | — |
| 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.