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3.3 MW Hydro operating in Stanislaus, CA — Turlock Irrigation District
3.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1980
Operating Since
Coordinates
37.6115, -120.5947
County
Stanislaus, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Turlock Irrigation District | Turlock Irrigation District | — |
| Owner(s) | Turlock Irrigation District | Turlock Irrigation District Employees Association | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Turlock Lake is a 3.3 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Stanislaus County, California. The plant began operating in 1980 and consists of three generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. It is owned by the Turlock Irrigation District Employees Association and operated by the Turlock Irrigation District, which also serves as the balancing authority. The plant is within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the most recent year of data, Turlock Lake generated 7,070 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 24.3%. In terms of size, Turlock Lake ranks as the 187th largest power plant in California out of 247, and 1033rd nationally out of 1464 plants. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
California (non-ISO)
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC)
Grid Voltage
69.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Political Subdivision
Sector
Electric Utility
0 MWh
Latest Month
7.1K MWh
Annual Generation
24.3%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $7.6M
This plant's balancing authority participates in CAISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM). Direct nodal pricing data is not yet available.
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