Alta Wind X
8650 Oak Creek Road, Mojave, CA 93501Plant Summary Information
Alta Wind X is ranked #10 out of 108 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Alta Wind X generated 50.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Alta Wind X |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alta Wind X, LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 336.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,734 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #517 out of 1,354 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #146 out of 1,577 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 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 X, LLC (2021 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Alta Wind X
Alta Wind X Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Alta Wind X (58394) |
| Plant Address | 8650 Oak Creek Road, Mojave, CA 93501 |
| Utility | Alta Wind X, LLC (58379) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.06, -118.2 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2014 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 336.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 11-59-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator AW10 Details Operating January 2014
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 138 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 138 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 138 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 48 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 48 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.85-103 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Alta Wind X Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| NRG Renew | 4900 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | 100.00% |
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| #515 | Pine River Wind Park | Shepherd, MI | 336.7 GWh |
| #516 | Contrail Wind Farm | Bedford, IA | 336.6 GWh |
| #518 | Shady Oaks Wind 2 | Compton, IL | 336.1 GWh |
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| #520 | Los Vientos V Wind Power | Rio Grande City, TX | 334.6 GWh |
| #521 | Hoopeston Wind LLC | Rossville, IL | 334.1 GWh |
| #522 | Duran Mesa LLC | Duran, NM | 333.9 GWh |
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| #524 | Lakefield Wind Project LLC | Lakefield, MN | 332.9 GWh |
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| Pinyon Pine I | Mojave, CA | 248.3 GWh | 1.3 mi |
| Pinyon Pine II | Mojave, CA | 188.9 GWh | 2.6 mi |
| RE Camelot LLC | Mojave, CA | 117.6 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| RE Columbia 3 LLC | Mojave, CA | 21.9 GWh | 3.2 mi |
| RE Columbia Two, LLC | Mojave, CA | 34.2 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| RE Rio Grande Solar LLC | Mojave, CA | 9.5 GWh | 4.1 mi |
| Rising Tree Wind Farm | Mojave, CA | 213.4 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Rising Tree Wind Farm II | Mojave, CA | 47.7 GWh | 2 mi |
| Rising Tree Wind Farm III | Mojave, CA | 261.7 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| TPC Windfarms LLC | Mojave, CA | 38.7 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| Voyager Wind II | Mojave, CA | 506.7 GWh | 4 mi |
| Voyager Wind III | Mojave, CA | 151.4 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| Voyager Wind IV | Mojave, CA | 70.2 GWh | 3.1 mi |