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2.7 MW Hydro operating in Merced, CA — California Independent System Operator
2.7 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1982
Operating Since
Coordinates
37.4779, -120.4444
County
Merced, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Merced Irrigation District | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Merced Irrigation District | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Parker hydroelectric plant is located in Merced County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 2.7 MW and began operating in 1982. It is owned and operated by the Merced Irrigation District. The plant utilizes a single generator and conventional hydroelectric technology, with water (WAT) as its primary fuel source.
Parker's latest annual generation was 5,461 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 22.9%. The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Parker ranks as the 207th largest power plant in California out of 247 plants, and 1124th nationally out of 1464 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
0 MWh
Latest Month
5.5K MWh
Annual Generation
22.9%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $6.2M
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Reta
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Node Source
OSM spatial match
Substation identified. Node ID not yet resolved against ISO roster.
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Grid Voltage
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Political Subdivision
Sector
IPP Non-CHP