Where is Vandenberg Solar Project?

In Santa Barbara 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 Vandenberg Solar Project?

25 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Vandenberg Solar Project?

EIA-860M names MN8 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 Vandenberg Solar Project LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — MN8 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 "Vandenberg Solar Project LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Vandenberg Solar Project still running?

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

Vandenberg Solar Project

Vandenberg Solar Project is a 25 MW solar farm in Santa Barbara County, California, operated by MN8 Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 2017.

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: 25.3 MW; 25.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2017
EIA plant ID: 61463

Where it is

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County: Santa Barbara County, California
Coordinates: 34.7497, -120.51
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: MN8 Energy LLC
Primary energy source: Solar
Technologies: Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

Every plant MN8 Energy LLC reports to EIA →

Vandenberg Solar Project: FAQ

Where is Vandenberg Solar Project?: In Santa Barbara 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 Vandenberg Solar Project?: 25 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Vandenberg Solar Project?: EIA-860M names MN8 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 Vandenberg Solar Project LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — MN8 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 "Vandenberg Solar Project LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Vandenberg Solar Project still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.