697th largest plant in California · 4847th nationally
Rb Inyokern Solar Wdat 1203 (Csg) is a solar power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 19.9 MW.
| Plant Name | Rb Inyokern Solar Wdat 1203 (Csg) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Dimension Energy Llc |
| City | Ridgecrest |
| County | Kern County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93527 |
| Coordinates | 35.65581, -117.81032 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INYO1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 19.9 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| 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.