Ridgetop

10315 Oak Creek Road, Mojave, CA 93501

Plant Summary Information

Ridgetop is ranked #49 out of 108 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Ridgetop generated 18.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameRidgetop
Utility NameTerra-Gen Operating Co-Wind
LocationKern County, CA
Initial Operation DateApril 1994
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 119.5 GWh
Annual Consumption 432.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,984 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #831 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #335 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #49 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 Details

Summary Information
Plant NameRidgetop (54931)
Plant Address10315 Oak Creek Road, Mojave, CA 93501
UtilityTerra-Gen Operating Co-Wind (2770)
Latitude, Longitude35.074, -118.3153
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateApril 1994
Annual Generation 119.5 GWh
Fuel Types Wind
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number94-50-000
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 Source
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSouthern California Edison Co (17609) CA
Grid Voltage 66.60 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator WGN1 Details Operating April 1994

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity46.8 MW
Summer Capacity46.9 MW
Winter Capacity46.9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 1994
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWind
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys71
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines71
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerVestas
Predominant Turbine Model NumberV47-660
Design Wind Speed22.4 MPH
Wind Quality Class1 - High Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet180

Ridgetop Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressOwnership
Ridgetop Energy LLC II10315 Oak Creek Rd, Mojave, CA 93501100.00%

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