Where is Vulcan San Emidio Solar?

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 Vulcan San Emidio Solar?

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

Who owns Vulcan San Emidio Solar?

EIA-860M names Renew Solar VMC 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 Vulcan San Emidio Solar LLC?

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

Is Vulcan San Emidio Solar still running?

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

Vulcan San Emidio Solar

Vulcan San Emidio Solar is a 1 MW solar farm in Kern County, California, operated by Renew Solar VMC 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: 1.4 MW; 1.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2023
EIA plant ID: 66806

Where it is

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County: Kern County, California
Coordinates: 35.049, -119.1812
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Renew Solar VMC LLC
Primary energy source: Solar
Technologies: Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

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Vulcan San Emidio Solar: FAQ

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