North Sky River Energy LLC
36316 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283Plant Summary Information
North Sky River Energy LLC is ranked #8 out of 110 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Sky River Energy LLC generated 58.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | North Sky River Energy LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | North Sky River Energy LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 364.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,795 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #528 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #132 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 110 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for North Sky River Energy LLC
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North Sky River Energy LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | North Sky River Energy LLC (58154) |
| Plant Address | 36316 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283 |
| Utility | North Sky River Energy LLC (58121) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.34778, -118.18639 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 364.8 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 | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 162 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 162 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 162 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 100 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 100 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.6 XLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 286 |
North Sky River Energy LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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