Olsen

Adkins Road, Whitmore, CA 96096

Plant Summary Information

Olsen is ranked #130 out of 221 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Olsen is comprised of 1 generator and generated 303.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameOlsen
Utility NameOlsen Power Partners
LocationShasta County, CA
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1990
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 18.4 GWh
Annual Consumption 64.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,175 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #784 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #717 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #130 out of 221 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water
Previous Operator Synergics Inc (2013 to 2015)
Olsen Power Partners (2016 to 2023)

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Olsen Details

Summary Information
Plant NameOlsen (50180)
Plant AddressAdkins Road, Whitmore, CA 96096
UtilityOlsen Power Partners (60821)
Latitude, Longitude40.63722, -121.92805
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1990
Annual Generation 18.4 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number8361-005
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceOld Cow Creek
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 69.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1990

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity4.8 MW
Winter Capacity4.6 MW
Minimum Load0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 1990
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H

Olsen Plant Owners

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