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Alpaugh 50
50.0 MW solar power plant · Tulare County, California
- Operating capacity
- 50.0 MW
- 1 generator
- Main fuel
- Solar
- First unit online
- 2012
- Generation, 2023
- 72 GWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 58003
- Operator
- RWE Clean Energy
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- County
- Tulare County
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Location
- 35.8983, -119.4353
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPS50Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 50.0 MW | Dec 2012 | Operating |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 72 GWh
- Capacity factor
- 16.4%
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpaugh North | Solar | 20.0 MW | 0.5 mi |
| Alpaugh BESS | Battery storage | 10.0 MW | 0.6 mi |
| White River Solar | Solar | 20.0 MW | 2.4 mi |
| Angela Solar Project | Battery storage | 80.0 MW | 2.5 mi |
| Atwell Island | Solar | 20.2 MW | 4.2 mi |
| Case Vander Eyk, Jr Dairy Solar | Solar | 1.2 MW | 5.6 mi |
| Atwell Island West Solar | Solar | 20.0 MW | 5.9 mi |
| Tulare CSG LLC | Solar | 3.0 MW | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Alpaugh 50 produce?
- Alpaugh 50 has 50.0 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 1 generator as of August 2026.
- Who operates Alpaugh 50?
- EIA lists RWE Clean Energy as the operator of Alpaugh 50.
- How much electricity did Alpaugh 50 generate?
- Alpaugh 50 reported 72 GWh of net generation in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026