Gavilan Community College Solar Project

Gavilan Community College Solar Project is a 2 MW solar farm in Santa Clara County, California, operated by Gavilan District College Solar Project. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 2018 and 2019.

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
1.9 MW
1.7 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
2018–2019
EIA plant ID
61993

Where it is

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County
Santa Clara County, California
Coordinates
37.0038, -121.5936
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Gavilan District College Solar Project
Primary energy source
Solar
Technologies
Batteries, Solar Photovoltaic
Status
Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Solar 1 MW, Battery 1 MW. It is filed here under Solar, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Gavilan District College Solar Project reports to EIA →

Gavilan Community College Solar Project: FAQ

Where is Gavilan Community College Solar Project?
In Santa Clara 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 Gavilan Community College Solar Project?
2 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Gavilan Community College Solar Project?
EIA-860M names Gavilan District College Solar Project 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 Gavilan Community College Solar Project LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Gavilan District College Solar Project 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 "Gavilan Community College 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 Gavilan Community College Solar Project still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.