PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/59317
EIA plant 59317
Cantil · Kern · CA
Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 4
Operated by AES Distributed Energy
Published location
Where is Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 4?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
35.253611, -118.026944
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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 | 5,341 MWh |
| 2 | 6,228 MWh |
| 3 | 9,246 MWh |
| 4 | 11,981 MWh |
| 5 | 13,686 MWh |
| 6 | 13,170 MWh |
| 7 | 12,364 MWh |
| 8 | 12,239 MWh |
| 9 | 10,590 MWh |
| 10 | 8,826 MWh |
| 11 | 6,518 MWh |
| 12 | 5,293 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAC4 | Solar Photovoltaic | SUN | 50 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
59317
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Water source
Unavailable
Data edition
2024-final