Where is Centinela Solar Energy?

In Imperial County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Centinela Solar Energy?

175 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Centinela Solar Energy?

EIA-860M names Centinela Solar Energy LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Centinela Solar Energy LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Centinela Solar Energy LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Centinela Solar Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Centinela Solar Energy still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Centinela Solar Energy

Centinela Solar Energy is a 175 MW solar farm in Imperial County, California, operated by Centinela Solar Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 2013 and 2014.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 174.8 MW; 170 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 2013–2014
EIA plant ID: 58430

Where it is

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County: Imperial County, California
Coordinates: 32.6869, -115.6478
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Centinela Solar Energy LLC
Primary energy source: Solar
Technologies: Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

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Centinela Solar Energy: FAQ

Where is Centinela Solar Energy?: In Imperial County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Centinela Solar Energy?: 175 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Centinela Solar Energy?: EIA-860M names Centinela Solar Energy LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Centinela Solar Energy LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Centinela Solar Energy LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Centinela Solar Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Centinela Solar Energy still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.