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Blythe Solar II LLC131.2 MW Solar

SolarRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

Blythe Solar II LLC is a 131.2 MW solar power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Blythe Solar II LLC since its commissioning in 2016. The facility converts sunlight into electricity, contributing to the growth of solar energy in the country. It ranks as the 50th largest solar plant in the United States, which has a total of 3,289 solar plants with a combined capacity of 40,823 MW. With 131.2 MW, Blythe Solar II represents approximately 0.32% of the country's total solar capacity. The largest solar plant in the United States, Sandstone Solar Energy Project, has a capacity of 2,000 MW, making Blythe Solar II about 1/15th the size of this facility. Solar energy is becoming increasingly important in the United States, accounting for about 3% of total electricity generation. The Blythe plant utilizes the abundant sunlight in the region, supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources. It is located approximately 90 miles east of Los Angeles, California, in the Mojave Desert.

Capacity
131.2 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Blythe Solar II LLC
Location
33.6800°, -114.7300°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,853. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #8,952 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #215 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

10 years in operation

Solar fleet average: 10.4 years

Operator portfolio

Blythe Solar II LLC operates 1 plants totalling 131 MW

Regional density

33 plants within 100 km, 2,647 MW combined

Nearest plant: Blythe Solar 110 LLC (1.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 33.680000, -114.730000
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Blythe Solar II LLC is a solar power plant producing approximately 207 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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