Solar Star 3 is a solar power plant in California.
| Plant Name | Solar Star 3 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Solar Star 3, Llc |
| City | Rosemond |
| County | Kern County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93560 |
| Coordinates | 34.84166, -118.45510 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS3PV | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 24.0 MW | Approved | — |
| SS3BT | Batteries | Battery | 23.0 MW | Approved | — |
| 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.