Windstar 1
13949 Cameron Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561Plant Summary Information
Windstar 1 is ranked #36 out of 108 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Windstar 1 generated 25.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Windstar 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nextera Energy Resources |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 192.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 694.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,392 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #724 out of 1,354 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #268 out of 1,577 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #36 out of 108 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Windstar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013) Brookfield Energy Marketing LP (2014 to 2018) Brookfield Renewable Trading and Marketing LP (2019 to 2021) Nextera Energy Resources (2022 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Windstar 1
Windstar 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Windstar 1 (57774) |
| Plant Address | 13949 Cameron Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561 |
| Utility | Nextera Energy Resources (64260) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.05417, -118.35472 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2012 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 192.5 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 | 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WGNS Details Operating February 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 120 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 120 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 60 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 60 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G80-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 27 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 220 |
Windstar 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Windstar Energy LLC | 75 State Street Suite 2701, Boston, MA 2109 | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 A | Tehachapi, CA | 62.9 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| 85 B | Tehachapi, CA | 86.9 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Alta Wind Energy Center I | Mojave, CA | 361.0 GWh | 1.4 mi |
| Alta Wind Energy Center II | Mojave, CA | 299.7 GWh | 4 mi |
| Alta Wind Energy Center III | Mojave, CA | 302.6 GWh | 4 mi |
| Alta Wind XI | Mojave, CA | 247.6 GWh | 2.1 mi |
| Cameron Ridge LLC | Mojave, CA | 125.1 GWh | 2.6 mi |
| Coram Energy LLC | Tehachapi, CA | 36.3 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Coram Energy LLC (ECT) | Tehachapi, CA | 32.0 GWh | 0.8 mi |
| Coram Tehachapi | Tehachapi, CA | 4.3 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Helzel & Schwarzhoff 86 | Tehachapi, CA | 2.7 GWh | 3.5 mi |
| Mustang Hills LLC | Mojave, CA | 248.1 GWh | 3.8 mi |
| Oasis Alta | Mojave, CA | 45.4 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Oasis Wind | Mojave, CA | 205.4 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Point Wind | Tehachapi, CA | 239.3 GWh | 1.9 mi |
| Ridgetop | Mojave, CA | 119.5 GWh | 2.6 mi |
| Ridgetop Energy LLC | Mojave, CA | 31.1 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| Tehachapi Wind Resource I | Tehachapi, CA | 12.6 GWh | 2 mi |
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| ZCO | Tehachapi, CA | 1.1 GWh | 2.2 mi |