Desert View Power
62-300 Gene Welmas Drive, Mecca, CA 92254Plant Summary Information
Desert View Power is ranked #29 out of 169 wood/wood waste solids power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Desert View Power is comprised of 1 generator and generated 25.4 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2024 to April 2024.
| Plant Name | Desert View Power |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Desert View Power Inc |
| Location | Riverside County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1991 |
| Last Update | Apr 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 166.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,544 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #29 out of 169 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #291 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 20 California Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.0% Natural Gas : 1.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Desert View Power
Desert View Power Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Desert View Power (10300) |
| Plant Address | 62-300 Gene Welmas Drive, Mecca, CA 92254 |
| Utility | Desert View Power Inc (3998) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.586, -116.0873 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Apr 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1991 |
| Annual Generation | 166.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.0% Natural Gas : 1.0% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 86-856-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 92.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating November 1991
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 55.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 47 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 47 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Petroleum Coke / Tire-derived Fuels |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / PC / NG / TDF |
|---|---|
Desert View Power Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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