Ridgetop Energy LLC
10315 Oak Creek Road, Mojave, CA 93501Plant Summary Information
Ridgetop Energy LLC is ranked #70 out of 108 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ridgetop Energy LLC generated 5.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Ridgetop Energy LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1984 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 31.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 112.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,499 out of 11,836 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,019 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #607 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #70 out of 108 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Terra-Gen Operating Co LLC (2013 to 2017) Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind (2018 to 2023) |
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Ridgetop Energy LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ridgetop Energy LLC (10597) |
| Plant Address | 10315 Oak Creek Road, Mojave, CA 93501 |
| Utility | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind (2770) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.0697, -118.3167 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 31.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 92-55-000 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 66.60 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WGN1 Details Operating January 1984
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1984 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 239 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 239 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Nordtank |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | NTK 75/15 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 85 |
Ridgetop Energy LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgetop Energy LLC | 10315 Oak Creek Road, Mojave, CA 93501 | 100.00% |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Ridgetop Energy LLC.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 A | Tehachapi, CA | 62.9 GWh | 1.9 mi |
| 85 B | Tehachapi, CA | 86.9 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| Alta Wind Energy Center I | Mojave, CA | 361.0 GWh | 3.2 mi |
| Alta Wind Energy Center II | Mojave, CA | 299.7 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Alta Wind Energy Center III | Mojave, CA | 302.6 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Cameron Ridge LLC | Mojave, CA | 125.1 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Coram Energy LLC | Tehachapi, CA | 36.3 GWh | 1.5 mi |
| Coram Energy LLC (ECT) | Tehachapi, CA | 32.0 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Coram Tehachapi | Tehachapi, CA | 4.3 GWh | 1.3 mi |
| Mustang Hills LLC | Mojave, CA | 248.1 GWh | 3 mi |
| Oak Creek Energy Systems I | Mojave, CA | 37.8 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Oasis Alta | Mojave, CA | 45.4 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Oasis Wind | Mojave, CA | 205.4 GWh | 1.5 mi |
| Point Wind | Tehachapi, CA | 236.8 GWh | 2.6 mi |
| Ridgetop | Mojave, CA | 119.5 GWh | 0.3 mi |
| Tehachapi Wind Resource II | Tehachapi, CA | 42.1 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Voyager Wind I | Mojave, CA | 372.3 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Voyager Wind II | Mojave, CA | 473.5 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| Voyager Wind III | Mojave, CA | 142.9 GWh | 3 mi |
| Windstar 1 | Tehachapi, CA | 192.5 GWh | 2.4 mi |