Volta 2

Manton-Viola Road, Manton, CA 96059

Plant Summary Information

Volta 2 is ranked #196 out of 221 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Volta 2 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 713.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameVolta 2
Utility NamePacific Gas & Electric Co.
LocationShasta County, CA
Initial Operation DateNovember 1981
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 3.1 GWh
Annual Consumption 11.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #8,916 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,257 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,232 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #196 out of 221 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water
Previous Operator Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016)
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Volta 2

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Volta 2 Details

Summary Information
Plant NameVolta 2 (180)
Plant AddressManton-Viola Road, Manton, CA 96059
UtilityPacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328)
Latitude, Longitude40.45193, -121.86215
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateNovember 1981
Annual Generation 3.1 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceCross Country Canal
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 12.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating November 1981

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationVOLTA2_7_N002
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataVOLTA2_7_N002
Nameplate Capacity1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.84
Summer Capacity0.9 MW
Winter Capacity0.9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 1981
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Volta 2 Plant Owners

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