PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/59316
EIA plant 59316
Cantil · Kern · CA
Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 3
Operated by AES Distributed Energy
Published location
Where is Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 3?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
35.253056, -118.014722
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6,581 MWh |
| 2 | 7,471 MWh |
| 3 | 10,707 MWh |
| 4 | 14,184 MWh |
| 5 | 16,108 MWh |
| 6 | 15,290 MWh |
| 7 | 14,126 MWh |
| 8 | 13,721 MWh |
| 9 | 11,499 MWh |
| 10 | 9,579 MWh |
| 11 | 7,033 MWh |
| 12 | 5,913 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAC3 | Solar Photovoltaic | SUN | 56 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
59316
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Water source
Unavailable
Data edition
2024-final