Garnet Wind Energy Center
61983 Garnet Road, North Palm Springs, CA 92258Plant Summary Information
Garnet Wind Energy Center is ranked #78 out of 108 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Garnet Wind Energy Center generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Garnet Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind |
| Location | Riverside County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 16.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 58.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,568 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,116 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #717 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #78 out of 108 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Garnet Energy Corporation (2013 to 2018) Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind (2019 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Garnet Wind Energy Center
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Garnet Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Garnet Wind Energy Center (57302) |
| Plant Address | 61983 Garnet Road, North Palm Springs, CA 92258 |
| Utility | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind (2770) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.9053, -116.5825 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 16.8 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 | QF05-183-000 |
| 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 | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 13 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 13 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | NedWind |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | NEDWIND 40 |
| Design Wind Speed | 15 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 131 |
Garnet Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch Energy Corporation | 1800 Bridgegate St. Suite 102, Westlake Village, CA 91631 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| #1106 | Orchard Windfarm 1, LLC | Lexington, OR | 18.6 GWh |
| #1107 | Orchard Windfarm 2, LLC | Lexington, OR | 18.6 GWh |
| #1108 | Minot Wind Project | Minot, ND | 18.2 GWh |
| #1109 | Threemile Canyon | Boardman, OR | 17.8 GWh |
| #1110 | Foundation Dole Fresh Vegetables | Soledad, CA | 17.6 GWh |
| #1111 | Orchard Windfarm 4, LLC | Lexington, OR | 17.3 GWh |
| #1112 | Cassia Wind | Hagerman, ID | 17.2 GWh |
| #1113 | Klondike Wind Power | Wasco, OR | 17.1 GWh |
| #1114 | Orchard Windfarm 3, LLC | Lexington, OR | 17.0 GWh |
| #1115 | Pacific Canyon Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 16.8 GWh |
| #1117 | Agriwind | Tiskilwa, IL | 16.7 GWh |
| #1118 | Rock County Wind Fuel, LLC | Luverne, MN | 16.7 GWh |
| #1119 | Lakota Ridge LLC | Hendricks, MN | 16.7 GWh |
| #1120 | Mill Run Windpower LLC | Mill Run, PA | 16.4 GWh |
| #1121 | Ward Butte Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 14.9 GWh |
| #1122 | Red Lake Falls Community Hybrid | Red Lake Falls, MN | 14.7 GWh |
| #1123 | Eastridge Wind Project | Porter, MN | 13.8 GWh |
| #1124 | Huerfano River Wind | Walsenburg, CO | 13.2 GWh |
| #1125 | Fairmont Wind | Fairmont, MN | 13.0 GWh |
| #1126 | Haviland Plastic Products | Haviland, OH | 12.9 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Garnet Wind Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella Hills Wind | Palm Springs, CA | 201.2 GWh | 0.2 mi |
| Desert Hot Springs Solar | Desert Hot Springs, CA | 3.5 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| Dillon Wind LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | 138.3 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| East Winds Project | Palm Springs, CA | 6.4 GWh | 2.6 mi |
| Garnet Solar Generation Station I LLC | Palm Springs, CA | 9.0 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Indigo Energy Facility | North Palm Springs, CA | 6.2 GWh | 1.7 mi |
| Karen Avenue Wind Farm | North Palm Springs, CA | 26.0 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Mountain View I & II | North Palm Springs, CA | 250.4 GWh | 1.5 mi |
| Mountain View III | North Palm Springs, CA | 80.7 GWh | 0.8 mi |
| Mountain View IV | North Palm Springs, CA | 172.7 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| North Palm Springs 1A | Palm Springs, CA | 5.4 GWh | 1.4 mi |
| North Palm Springs 4A | Palm Springs, CA | 8.3 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Painted Hills Wind Park | Whitewater, CA | 158.0 GWh | 3 mi |
| Phoenix Wind Power LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | 4.7 GWh | 2 mi |
| San Gorgonio Farms Wind Farm | Whitewater, CA | 51.7 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| San Gorgonio Westwinds II LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | 122.6 GWh | 2 mi |
| San Gorgonio Windplant WPP1993 | North Palm Springs, CA | 191.9 GWh | 1 mi |
| Sentinel Energy Center, LLC | Desert Hot Springs, CA | 124.4 GWh | 2.1 mi |
| Wagner Wind LLC | Palm Springs, CA | 10.1 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Whitewater Hill Wind Partners | North Palm Springs, CA | 126.6 GWh | 2.4 mi |