Kern River 3
15115 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238Plant Summary Information
Kern River 3 is ranked #60 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kern River 3 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 21.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Kern River 3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern California Edison Co |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1921 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 142.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 527.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,842 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #275 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #307 out of 1,566 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #60 out of 206 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kern River 3
Kern River 3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kern River 3 (339) |
| Plant Address | 15115 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238 |
| Utility | Southern California Edison Co (17609) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.77619, -118.43623 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1921 |
| Annual Generation | 142.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Kern River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 66.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating March 1921
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 19.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1921 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1921
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 20.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1921 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Kern River 3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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