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1.3 MW Hydro operating in Trinity, CA — California Independent System Operator
1.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1984
Operating Since
Coordinates
40.1998, -123.5231
County
Trinity, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Grizzly Mountain Ranch | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Grizzly Mountain Ranch | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Three Forks Water Power Project is a hydroelectric generating facility located in Trinity County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 1.3 MW and began operating in 1984. It is owned and operated by Grizzly Mountain Ranch. The facility utilizes a single generator and conventional hydroelectric technology, drawing power from water (WAT) as its primary fuel source.
The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In the most recent year of data, the Three Forks Water Power Project generated 2,641 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 23.4%. Based on its generating capacity, the plant ranks 236th out of 247 power plants in California and 1360th out of 1464 plants nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
10 MWh
Latest Month
2.6K MWh
Annual Generation
23.4%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $3.0M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
FRTSWRD_6_GN001
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP