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27.1 MW Wind operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
27.1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Onshore Wind Turbine
Technology
1987
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.0506, -118.1714
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Terra-Gen | — |
| Owner(s) | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Terra-Gen | — |
| Status | Operating | retired | — |
GEM identifies the owner as Terra-Gen
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Difwind Farms Ltd VI is a 27.1 MW wind power plant located in Kern County, California. The plant began operating in 1987 and utilizes onshore wind turbine technology. The primary fuel source is wind (WND). It consists of one generator. The plant is owned and operated by Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind.
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 plant generated 14,939 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 6.3%. Difwind Farms Ltd VI ranks 66th out of 116 wind plants in California and 1035th out of 1424 wind plants nationally. The wind turbines were manufactured by Micon and are model 180.
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ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
906 MWh
Latest Month
14.9K MWh
Annual Generation
6.3%
Capacity Factor
2013
$1,895/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $51.4M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
MIDWIND_6_N001
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_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