Berrenda Mesa Water District

Berrenda Mesa Water District is a 6 MW solar farm in Kern County, California, operated by The Greater Light USA LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 2023.

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
6.4 MW
6.4 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2023
EIA plant ID
65073

Where it is

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County
Kern County, California
Coordinates
35.6133, -119.8668
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
The Greater Light USA LLC
Primary energy source
Solar
Technologies
Solar Photovoltaic
Status
Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year

Every plant The Greater Light USA LLC reports to EIA →

Berrenda Mesa Water District: FAQ

Where is Berrenda Mesa Water District?
In Kern 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 Berrenda Mesa Water District?
6 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Berrenda Mesa Water District?
EIA-860M names The Greater Light USA 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 Berrenda Mesa Water District LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — The Greater Light USA 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 "Berrenda Mesa Water District LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Berrenda Mesa Water District still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.