Garnet Wind Energy Center
61983 Garnet Road, North Palm Springs, CA 92258Plant Summary Information
Garnet Wind Energy Center is ranked #82 out of 108 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Garnet Wind Energy Center generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| 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 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 11.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 41.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,871 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,136 out of 1,358 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #783 out of 1,530 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #82 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 2024) |
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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 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 11.9 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 | 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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| #1129 | Fort Hays State University Wind Farm | Hays, KS | 12.7 GWh |
| #1130 | Agriwind | Tiskilwa, IL | 12.7 GWh |
| #1131 | Lamar Plant | Lamar, CO | 12.6 GWh |
| #1132 | Edom Hills Project 1 LLC | Cathedral City, CA | 12.4 GWh |
| #1133 | Western Plains Wind | Oakley, KS | 12.2 GWh |
| #1134 | Wind Colebrook South | Colebrook, CT | 12.2 GWh |
| #1135 | Shaokatan Hills LLC | Hendricks, MN | 12.1 GWh |
| #1137 | Polk County Renewables, LLC | Osceola, NE | 11.6 GWh |
| #1138 | Windshare LLC | Chandler, MN | 11.4 GWh |
| #1139 | Medicine Bow | Medicine Bow, WY | 11.1 GWh |
| #1140 | Optimum Wind 7 LLC | Nevada, IA | 11.0 GWh |
| #1141 | Butter Creek Power LLC | Echo, OR | 10.9 GWh |
| #1142 | Cashton Greens Wind Farm | Cashton, WI | 10.7 GWh |
| #1143 | Ralls Wind Farm | Ralls, TX | 10.6 GWh |
| #1144 | Greensburg | Greensburg, KS | 10.5 GWh |
| #1145 | Optimum Wind 4 LLC | Nevada, IA | 10.5 GWh |
| #1146 | Michelangelo Wind 4 LLC | Ames, IA | 10.4 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 | 198.6 GWh | 0.2 mi |
| Desert Hot Springs Solar | Desert Hot Springs, CA | 4.8 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| Dillon Wind LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | 142.4 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| East Winds Project | Palm Springs, CA | 7.1 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 | 24.6 GWh | 1.7 mi |
| Karen Avenue Wind Farm | North Palm Springs, CA | 23.4 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Mountain View I & II | North Palm Springs, CA | 250.1 GWh | 1.5 mi |
| Mountain View III | North Palm Springs, CA | 75.7 GWh | 0.8 mi |
| Mountain View IV | North Palm Springs, CA | 186.8 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| North Palm Springs 1A | Palm Springs, CA | 5.2 GWh | 1.4 mi |
| North Palm Springs 4A | Palm Springs, CA | 7.9 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Painted Hills Wind Park | Whitewater, CA | 154.0 GWh | 3 mi |
| Phoenix Wind Power LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | 2.8 GWh | 2 mi |
| San Gorgonio Farms Wind Farm | Whitewater, CA | 61.3 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| San Gorgonio Westwinds II LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | 124.4 GWh | 2 mi |
| San Gorgonio Windplant WPP1993 | North Palm Springs, CA | 202.0 GWh | 1 mi |
| Sentinel Energy Center, LLC | Desert Hot Springs, CA | 128.4 GWh | 2.1 mi |
| Wagner Wind LLC | Palm Springs, CA | 15.5 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Whitewater Hill Wind Partners | North Palm Springs, CA | 128.3 GWh | 2.4 mi |