Dinosaur Point
1400 Dinosaur Point, Los Banos, CA 93635Plant Summary Information
Dinosaur Point is ranked #84 out of 109 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dinosaur Point generated 546.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Dinosaur Point |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | International Turbine Res Inc |
| Location | Merced County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 7.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 28.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,838 out of 12,016 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,162 out of 1,362 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #924 out of 1,581 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #84 out of 109 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dinosaur Point
Dinosaur Point Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dinosaur Point (10005) |
| Plant Address | 1400 Dinosaur Point, Los Banos, CA 93635 |
| Utility | International Turbine Res Inc (9397) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.0478, -121.1708 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 7.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 87-588-000 |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 70.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WTGS Details Operating May 1988
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 161 |
| Planned New Prime Mover | WT |
| Planned Energy Source | WND |
| Planned New Nameplate Capacity | 17.3 MW |
| Planned Repower | March 2026 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 161 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V17-90 |
| Design Wind Speed | 15.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 80 |
Dinosaur Point Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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