Painted Hills Wind Park
60105 Westside Drive, Whitewater, CA 92282Plant Summary Information
Painted Hills Wind Park is ranked #42 out of 111 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Painted Hills Wind Park generated 20.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Painted Hills Wind Park |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind |
| Location | Riverside County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1985 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 168.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 594.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,747 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #798 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #284 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #42 out of 111 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
H H Management LLC (2013 to 2016) HH Management, LLC (2017 to 2019) Painted Hills Wind Holdings, LLC (2020 to 2021) Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind (2022 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Painted Hills Wind Park
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Painted Hills Wind Park Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Painted Hills Wind Park (50533) |
| Plant Address | 60105 Westside Drive, Whitewater, CA 92282 |
| Utility | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind (2770) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.9369, -116.6183 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 168.2 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | ER20-00071-000 |
| 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 | 220.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PHW Details Operating April 2021
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 46.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 46.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2021 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 13 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 13 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V112-3.45 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 300.2 |
Painted Hills Wind Park Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #788 | Hawkeye Wind Farm | Sumner, IA | 173.3 GWh |
| #789 | Highland North Wind Farm | Sidman, PA | 173.0 GWh |
| #790 | Langdon Wind II LLC | Osnabrock, ND | 170.9 GWh |
| #791 | Bliss (NY) | Bliss, NY | 170.7 GWh |
| #792 | Chateaugay | Chateaugay, NY | 170.5 GWh |
| #793 | Spearville 3 LLC | Spearville, KS | 170.4 GWh |
| #794 | Whitetail | Oilton, TX | 170.4 GWh |
| #795 | Centennial Wind Farm | Fort Supply, OK | 170.2 GWh |
| #796 | Willow Creek Energy Center | Lone, OR | 168.7 GWh |
| #797 | Kit Carson Windpower | Burlington, CO | 168.5 GWh |
| #799 | Monte Cristo 1 | Monte Alto, TX | 168.1 GWh |
| #800 | Woodward Mountain II | Girvin, TX | 168.0 GWh |
| #801 | Woodward Mountain I | Girvin, TX | 168.0 GWh |
| #802 | Cerro Gordo Wind Farm | Union, IA | 167.8 GWh |
| #803 | Horse Butte Wind I, LLC | Iona, ID | 167.4 GWh |
| #804 | Bison I Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 165.9 GWh |
| #805 | Scurry County Wind II | Snyder, TX | 164.9 GWh |
| #806 | Hardscrabble Wind Power LLC | Little Falls, NY | 163.8 GWh |
| #807 | Eurus Combine Hills Turbine Ranch 2 | Milton Freewater, OR | 163.6 GWh |
| #808 | Wolverine Creek | Idaho Falls, ID | 163.5 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Painted Hills Wind Park.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM Wind Repower LLC | Whitewater, CA | 84.1 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Coachella Hills Wind | Palm Springs, CA | 219.3 GWh | 3 mi |
| Dillon Wind LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | 142.4 GWh | 3.8 mi |
| Garnet Wind Energy Center | North Palm Springs, CA | 11.9 GWh | 3 mi |
| Indigo Energy Facility | North Palm Springs, CA | 24.6 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Karen Avenue Wind Farm | North Palm Springs, CA | 23.4 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Mesa Wind Power LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | 122.8 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Mesa Wind Repower | Whitewater, CA | 80.1 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Mountain View I & II | North Palm Springs, CA | 275.2 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| Mountain View III | North Palm Springs, CA | 75.7 GWh | 2.2 mi |
| North Palm Springs 1A | Palm Springs, CA | 5.2 GWh | 1.7 mi |
| North Palm Springs 4A | Palm Springs, CA | 7.9 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| Phoenix Wind Power LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | 2.8 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| San Gorgonio Farms Wind Farm | Whitewater, CA | 61.3 GWh | 0.8 mi |
| San Gorgonio Westwinds II LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | 124.4 GWh | 2.3 mi |
| San Gorgonio Windplant WPP1993 | North Palm Springs, CA | 202.0 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Sentinel Energy Center, LLC | Desert Hot Springs, CA | 140.1 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| Wagner Wind LLC | Palm Springs, CA | 15.5 GWh | 4.1 mi |
| Whitewater Hill Wind Partners | North Palm Springs, CA | 128.3 GWh | 0.8 mi |
| Whitewater Hydro Plant | California, CA | 5.0 GWh | 1.3 mi |