Alta Wind Energy Center I

15100 Tehachapi Willow Springs, Mojave, CA 93501

Plant Summary Information

Alta Wind Energy Center I is ranked #9 out of 108 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Alta Wind Energy Center I generated 57.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameAlta Wind Energy Center I
Utility NameAlta Wind Energy Center I
LocationKern County, CA
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2011
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 361.0 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,634 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #475 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #128 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #9 out of 108 California Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types Wind
Previous Operators Terra-Gen Operating Co LLC (2013 to 2016)
NRG Yield LLC (2017 to 2020)
Alta Wind Energy Center I (2021 to 2023)

Map of Alta Wind Energy Center I

Full Screen Map

Register Now for Comprehensive Access

Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Alta Wind Energy Center I.

Create Your Account Today

Monthly Net Generation for Alta Wind Energy Center I

Alta Wind Energy Center I Details

Summary Information
Plant NameAlta Wind Energy Center I (57282)
Plant Address15100 Tehachapi Willow Springs, Mojave, CA 93501
UtilityAlta Wind Energy Center I (64618)
Latitude, Longitude35.03373, -118.35342
Generation Dates on FileJan 2011 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2011
Annual Generation 361.0 GWh
Fuel Types Wind
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number10-43-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSouthern California Edison Co (17609) CA
Grid Voltage 220.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator AW01 Details Operating January 2011

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity150 MW
Summer Capacity150 MW
Winter Capacity150 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2011
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWind
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys100
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines100
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerGE
Predominant Turbine Model Number1.5 SLE
Design Wind Speed22.4 MPH
Wind Quality Class2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet262

Alta Wind Energy Center I Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressOwnership
NRG Renew4900 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251100.00%

Power Plants with Similar Net Generation

Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Wind.

RankPlant NamePlant LocationAnnual Generation
#465Pocahontas Prairie Wind FarmPomeroy, IA370.6 GWh
#466Glacier HillsCambria, WI370.3 GWh
#467Breckinridge Wind Project LLCEnid, OK364.9 GWh
#468Gratiot Farms Wind ProjectCarson City, MI364.8 GWh
#469Rocky Ridge Wind ProjectHobart, OK364.4 GWh
#470Bitter Ridge Wind Farm, LLCRedkey, IN364.3 GWh
#471Camp Grove Wind FarmWyoming, IL363.5 GWh
#472Bluff Point Wind FacilityPortland, IN363.3 GWh
#473Magic Valley Wind Farm I LLCSan Perlita, TX363.2 GWh
#474Mesquite Creek WindLamesa, TX361.4 GWh
#476Baldwin Wind LLCWilton, ND360.4 GWh
#477Buckthorn WindMingus, TX360.0 GWh
#478Trimont Area Wind FarmTrimont, MN356.4 GWh
#479Lorenzo WindLorenzo, TX356.3 GWh
#480Lakefield Wind Project LLCLakefield, MN356.1 GWh
#481Arbuckle Mountain Wind Farm LLCDavis, OK354.6 GWh
#482Seiling Wind IISeiling, OK353.5 GWh
#483Hackberry Wind FarmAlbany, TX352.4 GWh
#484Morning Light Wind FarmAdair, IA351.7 GWh
#485Milford Wind Corridor I LLCMilford, UT350.7 GWh

Nearby Power Plants

Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Alta Wind Energy Center I.

Plant NamePlant LocationAnnual GenerationDistance
Alta Wind Energy Center IIMojave, CA299.7 GWh3.4 mi
Alta Wind Energy Center IIIMojave, CA302.6 GWh3.4 mi
Alta Wind XIMojave, CA247.6 GWh3 mi
Cameron Ridge LLCMojave, CA125.1 GWh3.6 mi
Coram Energy LLCTehachapi, CA36.3 GWh2.9 mi
Coram Energy LLC (ECT)Tehachapi, CA32.0 GWh1.8 mi
Coram TehachapiTehachapi, CA4.3 GWh2.4 mi
Mustang Hills LLCMojave, CA248.1 GWh3.4 mi
Oasis AltaMojave, CA45.4 GWh3.9 mi
Oasis WindMojave, CA205.4 GWh3.9 mi
Point WindTehachapi, CA238.4 GWh3.3 mi
RidgetopMojave, CA119.5 GWh3.5 mi
Ridgetop Energy LLCMojave, CA31.1 GWh3.2 mi
SEPV Mojave WestMojave, CA51.1 GWh4.1 mi
Tehachapi Wind Resource ITehachapi, CA12.6 GWh2.8 mi
Victory Garden (Tehachapi)Tehachapi, CA25.3 GWh2.9 mi
Voyager Wind IMojave, CA376.9 GWh4.1 mi
Windhub Solar A LLCMojave, CA44.6 GWh3.8 mi
Windstar 1Tehachapi, CA192.5 GWh1.4 mi
ZCOTehachapi, CA1.1 GWh3.4 mi