Utility Renewable Capacity by Type and County: 2023

Energy data and map are from the California Energy Commission and include utility scale power plants. Plants of any type below 1 MW (e.g. residential solar) are not included. Values shown are as of the end of the year, which may not include plants that went out of service within the year. Hydroelectric plants of 30 MW and less are considered renewable energy sources in California. Hydroelectric plants over 30 MW are non-renewable. Counties without pie symbols had no utility scale renewable energy capacity for the year. Data is for 2023 and is current as of July 2, 2024. Projection: NAD 1983 (2011) California (Teale) Albers (Meters). For more information, contact John Hingtgen at [e-mail].