Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar Array

Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar Array is a 4 MW solar farm in Madera County, California, operated by Seaboard Energy California, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 2018.

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
4.3 MW
3.9 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2018
EIA plant ID
61989

Where it is

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County
Madera County, California
Coordinates
36.9161, -119.9714
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Seaboard Energy California, LLC
Primary energy source
Solar
Technologies
Solar Photovoltaic
Status
Operating

Every plant Seaboard Energy California, LLC reports to EIA →

Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar Array: FAQ

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