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6.6 MW Natural Gas operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
6.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Technology
2018
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.0967, -118.6022
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | SunSelect Produce (California) Inc | — | — |
| Owner(s) | SunSelect Produce (California) Inc | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
SunSelect1 is a 6.6 MW natural gas-fired power plant located in Kern County, California. The plant began operating in 2018 and is owned and operated by SunSelect Produce (California) Inc. It utilizes two natural gas internal combustion engine generators. The facility operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its latest year of operation, SunSelect1 generated 2,421 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 4.2%. The plant ranks 194th out of 297 power plants in California and 1525th out of 1963 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
233 MWh
Latest Month
2.4K MWh
Annual Generation
4.2%
Capacity Factor
2018
$837/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $5.5M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
SCE
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
Industrial CHP