Solano Wind
Highway 12, Rio Vista, CA 94512Plant Summary Information
Solano Wind is ranked #4 out of 107 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Solano Wind generated 64.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Solano Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist |
| Location | Solano County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1994 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 511.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,324 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #370 out of 1,329 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #87 out of 1,501 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 107 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Solano Wind
Solano Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Solano Wind (7526) |
| Plant Address | Highway 12 Rio Vista, CA 94512 |
| Utility | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (16534) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.11642, -121.76903 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1994 |
| Annual Generation | 511.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1994
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 13.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1994 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | June 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 23 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 23 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V47-660 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 180 |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 24 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 24 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 8 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 8 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V90-3.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator 2B Details Operating December 2007
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 63 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 63 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 63 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 21 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 21 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V90-3.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 128 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 128 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 128 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 55 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 55 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V90-1.8 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Solano Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solano Wind 3, LLC | 588 Broadway #1208, New York, NY 10012 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
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| #369 | Limon Wind II | Limon, CO | 511.6 GWh |
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| #372 | White Oak Energy LLC | Carlock, IL | 508.9 GWh |
| #373 | Meadow Lake Wind Farm LLC | Lafayette, IN | 507.9 GWh |
| #374 | Lake Benton II | Ruthton, MN | 504.9 GWh |
| #375 | Alta Farms II Wind Project, LLC | Clinton, IL | 503.6 GWh |
| #376 | Montague Wind Power Facility LLC | Arlington, OR | 503.2 GWh |
| #377 | Bingham Wind | Bingham, ME | 501.8 GWh |
| #378 | Camp Grove Wind Farm | Wyoming, IL | 499.0 GWh |
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| #380 | Voyager Wind II | Mojave, CA | 493.0 GWh |
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| Creed Energy Center | Suisun, CA | 11.8 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| CSD 2- Freedom High | Oakley, CA | 1.6 GWh | 10.5 mi |
| Delta Energy Center | Pittsburg, CA | 4.6 TWh | 8 mi |
| EDF Renewable Windfarm V Inc | Birds Landing, CA | 21.7 GWh | 3.5 mi |
| FPL Energy Montezuma Winds LLC | Birds Landing, CA | 99.3 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Gateway Generating Station | Antioch, CA | 3.4 TWh | 6.9 mi |
| Goose Haven Energy Center | Suisun, CA | 15.0 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| High Winds LLC | Birds Landing, CA | 322.2 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Lambie Energy Center | Suisun, CA | 12.0 GWh | 9 mi |
| Los Medanos Energy Center | Pittsburg, CA | 3.3 TWh | 8.2 mi |
| Marsh Landing Generating Station | Antioch, CA | 210.6 GWh | 6.9 mi |
| Montezuma Wind II | Birds Landing, CA | 222.9 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Oakley Solar Project | Oakley, CA | 2.0 GWh | 8 mi |
| Riverview Energy Center | Antioch, CA | 19.1 GWh | 7.1 mi |
| Shiloh I Wind Project | Rio Vista, CA | 439.8 GWh | 4.4 mi |
| Shiloh III Wind Project LLC | Birds Landing, CA | 291.8 GWh | 5.6 mi |
| Shiloh IV Wind Project LLC | Birds Landing, CA | 303.3 GWh | 4.9 mi |
| Shiloh Wind Project 2 LLC | Birds Landing, CA | 425.5 GWh | 5.6 mi |