Bellefield Solar and Energy Storage Farm
Key facts
Performance Analysis
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Hazard Exposure
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Insurance Gap Analysis
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Generators
Commercial arrangement
No active commercial arrangement on record. The plant is selling at market unless a contract is added.
News-extracted facts
Context
Bellefield Solar and Energy Storage Farm is a hybrid power plant located in Kern County, California. The facility has a total capacity of 1,000 MW and is owned by AES. The operator listed with the EIA is 50LW 8me LLC. The plant utilizes both solar photovoltaic technology and batteries, with electricity measured in MWh listed as the primary fuel type. Bellefield operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. The plant consists of two generators and employs fixed-tilt solar tracking. Bellefield Solar and Energy Storage Farm is a significant facility within California, ranking as the second-largest of 112 power plants in the state and 12th-largest of 514 plants nationally. Recent news coverage includes 9 articles, with topics spanning industry trends, grid operations, and business deals.
