Alta Wind Energy Center V
12941 60th Street West, Mojave, CA 93501Plant Summary Information
Alta Wind Energy Center V is ranked #17 out of 111 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Alta Wind Energy Center V generated 48.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Alta Wind Energy Center V |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alta Wind V, LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 288.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,044 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #609 out of 1,376 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #188 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 111 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Terra-Gen Operating Co LLC (2013 to 2016) NRG Yield LLC (2017 to 2020) Alta Wind Energy Center V (2021 to 2023) Alta Wind V, LLC (2024 to 2024) |
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Alta Wind Energy Center V Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Alta Wind Energy Center V (57294) |
| Plant Address | 12941 60th Street West, Mojave, CA 93501 |
| Utility | Alta Wind V, LLC (64623) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.00861, -118.24222 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2011 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 288.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 10-47-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 220.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator AW05 Details Operating April 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 168 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 168 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 168 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 56 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 56 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V90-3.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Alta Wind Energy Center V Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| NRG Renew | 4900 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Wind Energy Center II | Mojave, CA | 364.6 GWh | 3.2 mi |
| Alta Wind Energy Center III | Mojave, CA | 363.2 GWh | 3.2 mi |
| Alta Wind Energy Center IV | Mojave, CA | 193.4 GWh | 0 mi |
| Alta Wind VIII | Mojave, CA | 222.0 GWh | 1.3 mi |
| Alta Wind X | Mojave, CA | 379.0 GWh | 4.3 mi |
| Brookfield Tehachapi 1 | Mojave, CA | 276.9 GWh | 0.1 mi |
| Mojave 16/17/18 | Mojave, CA | 73.9 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Mojave 3/4/5 | Mojave, CA | 132.8 GWh | 3 mi |
| Mustang Hills LLC | Mojave, CA | 301.5 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| Oak Creek Energy Systems I | Mojave, CA | 54.5 GWh | 3.1 mi |
| Pinyon Pine I | Mojave, CA | 306.6 GWh | 3 mi |
| Pinyon Pine II | Mojave, CA | 233.1 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| RE Camelot LLC | Mojave, CA | 125.1 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| RE Columbia Two, LLC | Mojave, CA | 40.4 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Rising Tree Wind Farm III | Mojave, CA | 261.4 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| SEPV Mojave West | Mojave, CA | 53.5 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| TPC Windfarms LLC | Mojave, CA | 46.5 GWh | 3 mi |
| Voyager Wind I | Mojave, CA | 364.8 GWh | 3.5 mi |
| Voyager Wind III | Mojave, CA | 125.0 GWh | 3.8 mi |
| Windhub Solar A LLC | Mojave, CA | 46.6 GWh | 2.7 mi |