Rising Tree Wind Farm III
15509 70th Street West, Mojave, CA 93501Plant Summary Information
Rising Tree Wind Farm III is ranked #20 out of 108 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rising Tree Wind Farm III generated 29.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Rising Tree Wind Farm III |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Rising Tree Wind Farm III LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 260.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 933.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,206 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #664 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #207 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 108 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rising Tree Wind Farm III
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Rising Tree Wind Farm III
Rising Tree Wind Farm III Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rising Tree Wind Farm III (59236) |
| Plant Address | 15509 70th Street West, Mojave, CA 93501 |
| Utility | Rising Tree Wind Farm III LLC (59042) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.06056, -118.24333 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 260.1 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 | EG15-22 |
| 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 | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 220.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_RTREE_2_WIND3-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_RTREE_2_WIND3-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 99 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 99 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 30 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 30 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V112-3.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 276 |
Rising Tree Wind Farm III Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Rising Tree Wind Farm | Mojave, CA | 250.4 GWh | 1.8 mi |
| Rising Tree Wind Farm II | Mojave, CA | 53.7 GWh | 2.9 mi |
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| Voyager Wind II | Mojave, CA | 430.8 GWh | 1.7 mi |
| Voyager Wind III | Mojave, CA | 118.5 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Voyager Wind IV | Mojave, CA | 78.7 GWh | 1.2 mi |