Alta Wind VIII
6703 Oak Creek Road, Mojave, CA 93501Plant Summary Information
Alta Wind VIII is ranked #36 out of 111 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Alta Wind VIII generated 38.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Alta Wind VIII |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nextera Energy Resources |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 222.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 781.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,350 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #708 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #247 out of 1,601 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #36 out of 111 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Brookfield Renewable Energy Group (2013 to 2013) Brookfield Energy Marketing LP (2014 to 2018) Brookfield Renewable Trading and Marketing LP (2019 to 2021) Nextera Energy Resources (2022 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Alta Wind VIII
Alta Wind VIII Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Alta Wind VIII (57835) |
| Plant Address | 6703 Oak Creek Road, Mojave, CA 93501 |
| Utility | Nextera Energy Resources (64260) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.02668, -118.23481 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2012 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 222.0 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 | EG11-60-000 |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator AW08 Details Operating January 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 150 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 150 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 150 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 50 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 50 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V90-3.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Alta Wind VIII Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Renewable Energy Group | 75 State Street Suite 2701, Boston, MA 2109 | 100.00% |
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