CST001 McCarthy Fuel Cell
1656 McCarthy Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035Plant Summary Information
CST001 McCarthy Fuel Cell is ranked #223 out of 339 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
CST001 McCarthy Fuel Cell is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | CST001 McCarthy Fuel Cell |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC |
| Location | Santa Clara County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2019 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 122.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,526 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,602 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #901 out of 1,568 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #223 out of 339 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for CST001 McCarthy Fuel Cell
CST001 McCarthy Fuel Cell Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | CST001 McCarthy Fuel Cell (63701) |
| Plant Address | 1656 McCarthy Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035 |
| Utility | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC (62150) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.40553, -121.91676 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2019 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| 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 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 0.48 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CST1A Details Operating January 2019
| Technology | Other Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Fuel Cell |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CST1B Details Operating January 2019
| Technology | Other Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Fuel Cell |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
CST001 McCarthy Fuel Cell Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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