Q Plant
10190 McKellar Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121Plant Summary Information
Q Plant is ranked #345 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Q Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 27.0 MWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Q Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Qualcomm Incorporated |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2013 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 27.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 462 MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,669 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,202 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,566 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #345 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Q Plant
Q Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Q Plant (59457) |
| Plant Address | 10190 McKellar Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121 |
| Utility | Qualcomm Incorporated (59222) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.90417, -117.20111 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2014 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 27.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | City of San Diego water |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator Q-TG1 Details Standby July 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | July 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Q Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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