North Brawley Geothermal Plant
4982 Hovley Road, Brawley, CA 92250Plant Summary Information
North Brawley Geothermal Plant is ranked #30 out of 30 geothermal power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Brawley Geothermal Plant is comprised of 5 generators and generated 12.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | North Brawley Geothermal Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ormat Nevada Inc |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 39.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 157.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,102 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #59 out of 63 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #542 out of 1,501 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 30 California Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
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North Brawley Geothermal Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | North Brawley Geothermal Plant (56832) |
| Plant Address | 4982 Hovley Road Brawley, CA 92250 |
| Utility | Ormat Nevada Inc (34691) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.0139, -115.5439 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2008 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 39.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | ER08-1574, ER10-2294 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 92.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GE1 Details Operating October 2009
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GE2 Details Operating October 2009
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GE3 Details Operating October 2009
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GE4 Details Operating October 2009
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Generator GE5 Details Operating October 2009
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
North Brawley Geothermal Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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