1226th largest plant in California · 9517th nationally
Sun Pacific - Lerdo is a solar power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 2.9 MW.
| Plant Name | Sun Pacific - Lerdo |
|---|---|
| Operator | Jkb Energy |
| City | Shafter |
| County | Kern County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93263 |
| Coordinates | 35.49981, -119.14525 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPL | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.9 MW | Operating | 2020 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Pacific Shippers Lp | Bakersfield, CA | 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.