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1 MW Hydro operating in Shasta, CA — California Independent System Operator
1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1981
Operating Since
Coordinates
40.4519, -121.8622
County
Shasta, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Volta 2 is a 1 MW conventional hydroelectric power plant located in Shasta County, California. The plant began operating in 1981 and has one generator. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. operates the facility, which uses water (WAT) as its primary fuel source. Volta 2 is connected to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Volta 2 generated 3,137 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 35.7%. According to available rankings, the plant is the 243rd largest in California out of 247 plants, and the 1449th largest nationally out of 1464 plants. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $3,268.5 per kW, as reported to FERC.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
343 MWh
Latest Month
3.1K MWh
Annual Generation
35.7%
Capacity Factor
Hydroelectric · PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · Data from 2018–2024
$3,344/kW
Installed Cost
$415.5/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
VOLTA2_7_N002
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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Grid Voltage
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility