Golden Hills Wind
17350 Patterson Pass Road, Livermore, CA 94550Plant Summary Information
Golden Hills Wind is ranked #27 out of 110 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Golden Hills Wind generated 38.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Golden Hills Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Golden Hills Wind, LLC |
| Location | Alameda County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 247.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 869.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,212 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #674 out of 1,362 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #222 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 110 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Golden Hills Wind
Golden Hills Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Golden Hills Wind (60049) |
| Plant Address | 17350 Patterson Pass Road, Livermore, CA 94550 |
| Utility | Golden Hills Wind, LLC (59780) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.71331, -121.64035 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2015 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 247.4 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GE Details Operating December 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 85.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 85.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 85.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2015 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 48 |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 48 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.79-100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.9 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Golden Hills Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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