Salton Sea Power Gen Co Unit 1
6920 Lack Rd., Calipatria, CA 92233Plant Summary Information
Salton Sea Power Gen Co Unit 1 is ranked #49 out of 63 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Salton Sea Power Gen Co Unit 1 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 21.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Salton Sea Power Gen Co Unit 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | CalEnergy Operating Corporation |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1982 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 75.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 282.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,490 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 63 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #396 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 30 California Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
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Monthly Net Generation for Salton Sea Power Gen Co Unit 1
Salton Sea Power Gen Co Unit 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Salton Sea Power Gen Co Unit 1 (10878) |
| Plant Address | 6920 Lack Rd., Calipatria, CA 92233 |
| Utility | CalEnergy Operating Corporation (49899) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.158, -115.6475 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1982 |
| Annual Generation | 75.9 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 | 87--511-007 |
| 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 | Colorado River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 33.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator EE11 Details Operating July 1982
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1982 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Startup Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Salton Sea Power Gen Co Unit 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| CE Generation | 302 South 36th StreetSuite 400, Omaha, NE 68131 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| #39 | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 | Calipatria, CA | 98.5 GWh |
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| #42 | Brady | Fallon, NV | 95.0 GWh |
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| #44 | Desert Peak Power Plant | Fernley, NV | 91.9 GWh |
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| #46 | Stillwater Facility | Fallon, NV | 123.7 GWh |
| #47 | San Emidio | Gerlach, NV | 83.0 GWh |
| #48 | Aidlin Geothermal Power Plant | Middletown, CA | 77.3 GWh |
| #50 | ENEL Salt Wells LLC | Fallon, NV | 73.2 GWh |
| #51 | Ormesa III | Holtville, CA | 68.5 GWh |
| #52 | Jersey Valley Geothermal Power Plant | Imlay, NV | 66.7 GWh |
| #53 | Mammoth G2 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 62.3 GWh |
| #54 | Mammoth G1 | Mammoth lakes, CA | 57.7 GWh |
| #55 | CE Turbo LLC | Calipatria, CA | 54.8 GWh |
| #56 | Thermo No 1 | Milford, UT | 54.8 GWh |
| #57 | Star Peak Geothermal Plant | Imlay, NV | 51.8 GWh |
| #58 | Steamboat III | Reno, NV | 45.6 GWh |
| #59 | Steamboat II | Reno, NV | 42.1 GWh |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Salton Sea Power Gen Co Unit 1.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Calipatria Solar Farm | Calipatria, CA | 41.2 GWh | 6.7 mi |
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| John L. Featherstone Plant | Calipatria, CA | 408.3 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| Midway Solar Farm 1 | Calipatria, CA | 124.2 GWh | 4.5 mi |
| Midway Solar Farm II | Calipatria, CA | 64.1 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Midway Solar Farm III | Calipatria, CA | 48.9 GWh | 5.9 mi |
| Niland Gas Turbine Plant | Niland, CA | 88.4 GWh | 10 mi |
| Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 | Calipatria, CA | 98.5 GWh | 0.1 mi |
| Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3 | Calipatria, CA | 336.5 GWh | 0.5 mi |
| Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 4 | Calipatria, CA | 319.7 GWh | 0.5 mi |
| Salton Sea Power LLC - Unit 5 | Calipatria, CA | 302.8 GWh | 0.6 mi |
| Valencia 1 Solar CA | Westmorland, CA | 4.3 GWh | 8 mi |
| Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company | Calipatria, CA | 259.4 GWh | 1.8 mi |
| Wister Solar | Niland, CA | 29.7 GWh | 11.4 mi |