Pilot Knob
450 Algodones Rd., Winterhaven, CA 92283Plant Summary Information
Pilot Knob is ranked #143 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pilot Knob is comprised of 2 generators and generated -86.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Pilot Knob |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Imperial Irrigation District |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1957 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 14.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 56.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,444 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #859 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #767 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #143 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Pilot Knob
Pilot Knob Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pilot Knob (388) |
| Plant Address | 450 Algodones Rd., Winterhaven, CA 92283 |
| Utility | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.73664, -114.71386 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 14.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Canal Filtered |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 92.00 kV / 34.50 kV / 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Winter Capacity | 10.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1957 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Winter Capacity | 7.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1957 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Pilot Knob Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| #858 | Norway (IN) | Monticello, IN | 14.2 GWh |
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