Alta Wind X
8650 Oak Creek Road, Mojave, CA 93501Plant Summary Information
Alta Wind X is ranked #10 out of 111 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Alta Wind X generated 63.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Alta Wind X |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alta Wind X, LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 379.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,660 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #480 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #124 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 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 X, LLC (2021 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Alta Wind X
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Alta Wind X Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Alta Wind X (58394) |
| Plant Address | 8650 Oak Creek Road, Mojave, CA 93501 |
| Utility | Alta Wind X, LLC (58379) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.06, -118.2 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2014 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 379.0 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 | 11-59-000 |
| 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 | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator AW10 Details Operating January 2014
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 138 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 138 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 138 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 48 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 48 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.85-103 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Alta Wind X Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| NRG Renew | 4900 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | 100.00% |
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| #474 | Baldwin Wind LLC | Wilton, ND | 381.1 GWh |
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| #477 | Grand Meadow | Dexter, MN | 380.3 GWh |
| #478 | Lost Creek Wind Energy Facility | King City, MO | 380.3 GWh |
| #479 | Oliver Wind III, LLC | Mandan, ND | 380.1 GWh |
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| #482 | Prairie Winds SD1 | Crow Lake, SD | 378.9 GWh |
| #483 | Bluff Point Wind Facility | Portland, IN | 378.6 GWh |
| #484 | Victory Wind Farm | Westside, IA | 378.4 GWh |
| #485 | Stoneray Power Partners, LLC | Woodstock, MN | 377.0 GWh |
| #486 | Clearwater Wind III | Miles City, MT | 376.7 GWh |
| #487 | Elbow Creek Wind Project LLC | Forsan, TX | 376.7 GWh |
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| #489 | White Oak Energy LLC | Carlock, IL | 376.2 GWh |
| #490 | Timbermill Wind, LLC | Edenton, NC | 375.6 GWh |
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| Pinyon Pine II | Mojave, CA | 233.1 GWh | 2.6 mi |
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| Voyager Wind II | Mojave, CA | 476.8 GWh | 4 mi |
| Voyager Wind III | Mojave, CA | 133.4 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| Voyager Wind IV | Mojave, CA | 80.9 GWh | 3.1 mi |