AV Solar Ranch One is a 253-MW utility-scale photovoltaic solar generation facility in northern Los Angeles County, California. The plant uses First Solar thin-film cadmium-telluride modules deployed on fixed racks and approximately 20% single-axis tracking systems, complemented by fault-ride-through inverters with dynamic voltage regulation.
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| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVSR | 253 MW 241.5 MW summer | Solar Photovoltaic Solar · PV | Aug 2014 | Operating |
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The U.S. Department of Energy provided the first loan advance on April 5, 2012, finalizing the Title XVII loan guarantee of up to $646 million for AV Solar Ranch One.
Monthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
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AV Solar Ranch One reached full commercial operation in April 2014.
EIA-860 lists generator AVSR with this operating date.
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AV Solar Ranch One has a reported capacity of 253 MW. Source: EIA Form 860M.
AV Solar Ranch One is a Solar Photovoltaic facility in Los Angeles County, CA, participating in the CAISO market.
AV Solar Ranch One is in Los Angeles County, CA, inside the CAISO balancing area.
AV Solar Ranch One is operated by AV Solar Ranch 1 LLC according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
AV Solar Ranch One reported 561.1 GWh over the twelve months to 2026-04. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
By capacity, AV Solar Ranch One ranks #72 of 7,234 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #14 of 939 in CA.
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