Alta Wind Energy Center II

14047 90th Street West, Mojave, CA 93501

Plant Summary Information

Alta Wind Energy Center II is ranked #13 out of 108 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Alta Wind Energy Center II generated 47.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameAlta Wind Energy Center II
Utility NameAlta Wind Energy Center II
LocationKern County, CA
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2011
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 299.7 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.1 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,862 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #566 out of 1,354 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #168 out of 1,577 California Power Plants
Ranked #13 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 II (2021 to 2023)

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Alta Wind Energy Center II Details

Summary Information
Plant NameAlta Wind Energy Center II (57291)
Plant Address14047 90th Street West, Mojave, CA 93501
UtilityAlta Wind Energy Center II (64620)
Latitude, Longitude35.02389, -118.29528
Generation Dates on FileJan 2011 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2011
Annual Generation 299.7 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 Number10-44-000
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 AW02 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 Buoys50
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines50
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerVestas
Predominant Turbine Model NumberV90-3.0
Design Wind Speed22.4 MPH
Wind Quality Class1 - High Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet262

Alta Wind Energy Center II Plant Owners

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

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