1291st largest plant in California · 9890th nationally
Van Der Hoek Solar Array/ Dairy is a solar power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 2.4 MW.
| Plant Name | Van Der Hoek Solar Array/ Dairy |
|---|---|
| Operator | Maas Energy Works |
| City | Helm |
| County | Fresno County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93627 |
| Coordinates | 36.50402, -120.09815 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VDH | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.4 MW | Operating | 2017 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pier Van Der Hoek | Helm, 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.