Overview
Bayshore Solar C LLC is a 20 MW operational solar PV facility in California, owned by Sustainable Power Group LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy capacity under the US IRA and California RPS.
Bayshore Solar C LLC is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in California, United States, with an operational status and a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW). The facility is owned by Sustainable Power Group LLC, a developer in the renewable energy sector. This scale places it in the small-to-medium range for utility-scale solar projects in the US. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates 60% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% by 2045. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the 20 MW capacity can power approximately 4,000 homes annually, depending on local insolation. Environmentally, the facility supports grid decarbonization by displacing fossil fuel generation. Its location in California's high-insolation region maximizes energy yield. The project also aligns with state goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy jobs.
Environmental context
California's high solar irradiance and supportive policies make it ideal for solar PV. The facility reduces reliance on natural gas, cutting CO2 emissions. However, large-scale solar can impact land use and local ecosystems; careful siting minimizes habitat disruption. Grid integration challenges are managed through state-level storage mandates.
Frequently asked questions
Bayshore Solar C LLC is located in California, United States, at coordinates 34.6813° N, -118.3141° W.
The facility has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), which is typical for a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by Sustainable Power Group LLC, a company specializing in renewable energy development.
California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires 60% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% by 2045, supported by the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which provides tax credits for solar.
By generating clean electricity, the facility displaces fossil fuel generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting California's climate goals.