Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2
6920 Lack Rd., Calipatria, CA 92233Plant Summary Information
Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 is ranked #48 out of 63 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 20.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | CalEnergy Operating Corporation |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 74.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 286.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,813 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #48 out of 63 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #391 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 30 California Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
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Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 (10879) |
| Plant Address | 6920 Lack Rd., Calipatria, CA 92233 |
| Utility | CalEnergy Operating Corporation (49899) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.1589, -115.6455 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 74.8 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 | 89-297-006 |
| 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 | Colorado River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 92.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating March 1990
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1990 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Startup Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating March 1990
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1990 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Startup Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating March 1990
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1990 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Startup Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE Generation | 302 South 36th StreetSuite 400, Omaha, NE 68131 | Generator GEN1 | 100.00% |
| CE Generation | 302 South 36th StreetSuite 400, Omaha, NE 68131 | Generator GEN2 | 100.00% |
| CE Generation | 302 South 36th StreetSuite 400, Omaha, NE 68131 | Generator GEN3 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| #38 | Raft River Geothermal Power Plant | Malta, ID | 88.1 GWh |
| #39 | Mammoth G2 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 83.8 GWh |
| #40 | Brady | Fallon, NV | 83.3 GWh |
| #41 | Aidlin Geothermal Power Plant | Middletown, CA | 82.4 GWh |
| #42 | Desert Peak Power Plant | Fernley, NV | 78.2 GWh |
| #43 | Patua Acquisition Project, LLC | Hazen, NV | 103.3 GWh |
| #44 | Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant | Reno, NV | 77.9 GWh |
| #45 | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 1 | Calipatria, CA | 77.1 GWh |
| #46 | San Emidio | Gerlach, NV | 76.4 GWh |
| #47 | Mammoth G3 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 75.3 GWh |
| #49 | Steamboat III | Reno, NV | 72.7 GWh |
| #50 | Lightning Dock Geothermal | Animas, NM | 72.3 GWh |
| #51 | Ormesa I | Holtville, CA | 70.2 GWh |
| #52 | Salt Wells | Fallon, NV | 63.4 GWh |
| #53 | Steamboat II | Reno, NV | 62.1 GWh |
| #54 | Jersey Valley Geothermal Power Plant | Imlay, NV | 58.1 GWh |
| #55 | Thermo No 1 | Milford, UT | 56.3 GWh |
| #56 | Stillwater Facility | Fallon, NV | 90.6 GWh |
| #57 | Ormesa III | Holtville, CA | 44.4 GWh |
| #58 | Mammoth G1 | Mammoth lakes, CA | 43.6 GWh |
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| Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 4 | Calipatria, CA | 321.2 GWh | 0.4 mi |
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