Golden Hills North Wind Energy Center
435 Mt. Vista Parkway, Livermore, CA 94551Plant Summary Information
Golden Hills North Wind Energy Center is ranked #49 out of 110 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Golden Hills North Wind Energy Center generated 25.1 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Golden Hills North Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Golden Hills Interconnection Wind, LLC |
| Location | Alameda County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2017 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 130.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 485.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,952 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #839 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #320 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #49 out of 110 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Golden Hills North Wind Energy Center
Golden Hills North Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Golden Hills North Wind Energy Center (61222) |
| Plant Address | 435 Mt. Vista Parkway, Livermore, CA 94551 |
| Utility | Golden Hills Interconnection Wind, LLC (60811) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.76919, -121.63016 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2017 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 130.0 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 | 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 | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 2017
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 46 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 46 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 20 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 20 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.3-107 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 295 |
Golden Hills North Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| #834 | Timbermill Wind, LLC | Edenton, NC | 132.2 GWh |
| #835 | Stony Creek Wind Farm LLC | Berlin, PA | 132.0 GWh |
| #836 | Passadumkeag Windpark LLC | Greenbush, ME | 131.6 GWh |
| #837 | Macho Springs Power I | Deming, NM | 130.2 GWh |
| #838 | Northern Iowa Windpower II | Kensett, IA | 130.2 GWh |
| #840 | Sunray Wind I | Sunray, TX | 129.7 GWh |
| #841 | Seymour Hills Wind Project, LLC | Seymour, TX | 129.0 GWh |
| #842 | Whitewater Hill Wind Partners | North Palm Springs, CA | 128.3 GWh |
| #843 | Kumeyaay Wind | Campo, CA | 127.2 GWh |
| #844 | Beebe 1B | Ithaca, MI | 127.0 GWh |
| #845 | Stoney Corners Wind Farm | McBain, MI | 126.7 GWh |
| #846 | Cambria Wind LLC | Sidman, PA | 126.1 GWh |
| #847 | Anticline Wind | Casper, WY | 125.8 GWh |
| #848 | San Gorgonio Westwinds II LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | 124.4 GWh |
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