Alta Wind XI
8650 Oak Creek Road, Mojave, CA 93501Plant Summary Information
Alta Wind XI is ranked #23 out of 108 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Alta Wind XI generated 47.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Alta Wind XI |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alta Wind XI, LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 247.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 892.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,054 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #624 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #220 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 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 XI, LLC (2021 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Alta Wind XI
Alta Wind XI Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Alta Wind XI (58395) |
| Plant Address | 8650 Oak Creek Road, Mojave, CA 93501 |
| Utility | Alta Wind XI, LLC (58380) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.065, -118.39 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2014 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 247.6 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 AW11 Details Operating January 2014
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 90 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 90 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 90 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 | 1.7-100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Alta Wind XI Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| NRG Renew | 4900 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | 100.00% |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Alta Wind XI.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 A | Tehachapi, CA | 62.9 GWh | 4.3 mi |
| 85 B | Tehachapi, CA | 86.9 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Alta Wind Energy Center I | Mojave, CA | 361.0 GWh | 3 mi |
| Cameron Ridge LLC | Mojave, CA | 125.1 GWh | 4.3 mi |
| Coram Energy LLC | Tehachapi, CA | 36.3 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Coram Energy LLC (ECT) | Tehachapi, CA | 32.0 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Coram Tehachapi | Tehachapi, CA | 4.3 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Helzel & Schwarzhoff 86 | Tehachapi, CA | 2.7 GWh | 1.9 mi |
| Mustang Hills LLC | Mojave, CA | 248.1 GWh | 6 mi |
| Oasis Alta | Mojave, CA | 45.4 GWh | 5.6 mi |
| Oasis Wind | Mojave, CA | 205.4 GWh | 5.5 mi |
| Point Wind | Tehachapi, CA | 237.2 GWh | 2 mi |
| Ridgetop | Mojave, CA | 119.5 GWh | 4.3 mi |
| Ridgetop Energy LLC | Mojave, CA | 31.1 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Tehachapi Wind Resource I | Tehachapi, CA | 12.6 GWh | 0.3 mi |
| Tehachapi Wind Resource II | Tehachapi, CA | 42.1 GWh | 5.3 mi |
| Terra-Gen VG Wind LLC | Tehachapi, CA | 4.8 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Victory Garden (Tehachapi) | Tehachapi, CA | 25.3 GWh | 0.5 mi |
| Windstar 1 | Tehachapi, CA | 192.5 GWh | 2.1 mi |
| ZCO | Tehachapi, CA | 1.1 GWh | 1 mi |