PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/61117
EIA plant 61117
Bakersfield · Kern · CA
Bakersfield PV 1
Operated by AES Distributed Energy
Published location
Where is Bakersfield PV 1?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
35.324982, -118.981522
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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 | 238 MWh |
| 2 | 380 MWh |
| 3 | 428 MWh |
| 4 | 358 MWh |
| 5 | 568 MWh |
| 6 | 617 MWh |
| 7 | 688 MWh |
| 8 | 778 MWh |
| 9 | 500 MWh |
| 10 | 291 MWh |
| 11 | 146 MWh |
| 12 | 248 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAKE1 | Solar Photovoltaic | SUN | 5.3 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
61117
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Water source
Unavailable
Data edition
2024-final