Ormesa II
3300 East Evan Hewes Highway, Holtville, CA 92250Plant Summary Information
Ormesa II is ranked #41 out of 63 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ormesa II is comprised of 2 generators and generated 25.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Ormesa II |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ormat Nevada Inc |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 95.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 353.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,225 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 63 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #363 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 30 California Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ormesa II
Ormesa II Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ormesa II (54724) |
| Plant Address | 3300 East Evan Hewes Highway, Holtville, CA 92250 |
| Utility | Ormat Nevada Inc (34691) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.7881, -115.2481 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 95.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 86-681-001 |
| 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 | Imperial Irrigation Water Dist |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 92.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator OEC21 Details Operating May 1989
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Startup Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator OEC22 Details Operating April 2007
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Startup Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Ormesa II Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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