Where is Gilead Foster City Solar Project?

In San Mateo 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 Gilead Foster City Solar Project?

2 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Gilead Foster City Solar Project?

EIA-860M names Gilead Sciences Inc. Foster City 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 Gilead Foster City Solar Project LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Gilead Sciences Inc. Foster City 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 "Gilead Foster City 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 Gilead Foster City Solar Project still running?

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

Gilead Foster City Solar Project

Gilead Foster City Solar Project is a 2 MW solar farm in San Mateo County, California, operated by Gilead Sciences Inc. Foster City. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2021.

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: 1.6 MW; 1.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2021
EIA plant ID: 65409

Where it is

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County: San Mateo County, California
Coordinates: 37.5686, -122.278
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Gilead Sciences Inc. Foster City
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.

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Gilead Foster City Solar Project: FAQ

Where is Gilead Foster City Solar Project?: In San Mateo 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 Gilead Foster City Solar Project?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Gilead Foster City Solar Project?: EIA-860M names Gilead Sciences Inc. Foster City 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 Gilead Foster City Solar Project LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Gilead Sciences Inc. Foster City 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 "Gilead Foster City 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 Gilead Foster City Solar Project still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.