El Nido Facility
30 W Sandy Mush Rd, El Nido, CA 95340Plant Summary Information
El Nido Facility is ranked #17 out of 20 wood/wood waste solids power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
El Nido Facility is comprised of 1 generator and generated 5.1 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2022 to February 2023.
| Plant Name | El Nido Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Merced Power LLC |
| Location | Merced County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2008 |
| Last Update | Feb 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 47.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,866 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #116 out of 165 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #494 out of 1,501 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 20 California Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for El Nido Facility
El Nido Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | El Nido Facility (56707) |
| Plant Address | 30 W Sandy Mush Rd El Nido, CA 95340 |
| Utility | Merced Power LLC (55952) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.1867, -120.4903 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2008 to Feb 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 47.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 10b ? 25P031 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 17.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator AMPC Details Operating August 2008
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NP15 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NP15 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2008 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Startup Source | Gaseous Propane |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
El Nido Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding El Nido Facility.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2097 Helton Solar Project | Merced, CA | 3.5 GWh | 11.5 mi |
| Adera Solar | Chowchilla, CA | 27.5 GWh | 10.2 mi |
| Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC | Chowchilla, CA | 58.4 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| Broadway 3 - UC Merced 1 | Merced, CA | 1.8 GWh | 12.7 mi |
| Chowchilla II | Chowchilla, CA | 25.9 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| City of Madera WWTP | Madera, CA | 1.8 GWh | 25 mi |
| DGS Central California Womens Facility | Chowchilla, CA | 4.2 GWh | 19.9 mi |
| DGS Valley State Prison | Chowchilla, CA | 4.3 GWh | 19.5 mi |
| Diamond H Dairy Power | Chowchilla, CA | 11.4 GWh | 13.4 mi |
| Dos Palos | Dos Palos, CA | 1.7 GWh | 16 mi |
| Five H Farms Solar Array | Merced, CA | 1.5 GWh | 11.8 mi |
| Henry Miller RD | Dos Palos, CA | 593.0 MWh | 12.1 mi |
| Madera 1 PV | Madera, CA | 3.3 GWh | 20 mi |
| Merced Falls | Snelling, CA | 6.8 GWh | 24.9 mi |
| Merced Solar LLC | Merced, CA | 4.5 GWh | 5.6 mi |
| Mission Solar LLC | Merced, CA | 4.5 GWh | 5.6 mi |
| Oro Loma | Oro Loma, CA | 55.0 GWh | 23.5 mi |
| Parker | Snelling, CA | 4.0 GWh | 20.3 mi |
| Sun Harvest Solar NDP1 | Dos Palos, CA | 4.0 GWh | 12.7 mi |
| UC Merced Solar Hybrid | Merced, CA | 8.9 GWh | 12.8 mi |