Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3
6922 Crummer Rd., Calipatria, CA 92233Plant Summary Information
Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3 is ranked #11 out of 62 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 80.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | CalEnergy Operating Corporation |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 314.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,842 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #11 out of 62 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #161 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 29 California Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
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Monthly Net Generation for Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3
Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3 (10759) |
| Plant Address | 6922 Crummer Rd., Calipatria, CA 92233 |
| Utility | CalEnergy Operating Corporation (49899) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.15815, -115.63866 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 314.9 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 | 86-1043-00 |
| 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 |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 92.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating February 1989
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 53.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| CE Generation | 302 South 36th StreetSuite 400, Omaha, NE 68131 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Calipatria Solar Farm | Calipatria, CA | 38.3 GWh | 6.2 mi |
| Calipatria State Prison | Calipatria, CA | 16.5 GWh | 8.9 mi |
| CE Leathers | Calipatria, CA | 70.6 GWh | 4.5 mi |
| Del Ranch Company | Calipatria, CA | 326.3 GWh | 1.4 mi |
| Elmore Company | Calipatria, CA | 104.3 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Imperial Valley Solar Co (IVSC) 2, LLC | Niland, CA | 46.2 GWh | 10.4 mi |
| Imperial Valley Solar Company 1 LLC | Niland, CA | 35.1 GWh | 10.2 mi |
| John L. Featherstone Plant | Calipatria, CA | 437.4 GWh | 5 mi |
| Midway Solar Farm 1 | Calipatria, CA | 111.2 GWh | 4 mi |
| Midway Solar Farm II | Calipatria, CA | 51.4 GWh | 6.2 mi |
| Midway Solar Farm III | Calipatria, CA | 50.9 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| Niland Gas Turbine Plant | Niland, CA | 55.7 GWh | 9.6 mi |
| Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 1 | Calipatria, CA | 78.4 GWh | 0.5 mi |
| Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 | Calipatria, CA | 107.0 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 4 | Calipatria, CA | 179.8 GWh | 0.1 mi |
| Salton Sea Power LLC - Unit 5 | Calipatria, CA | 290.3 GWh | 0.3 mi |
| Solar Gen 2 Solar Facility | Calipatria, CA | 364.2 GWh | 11.2 mi |
| Valencia 1 Solar CA | Westmorland, CA | 6.6 GWh | 7.9 mi |
| Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company | Calipatria, CA | 227.2 GWh | 1.3 mi |
| Wister Solar | Niland, CA | 28.2 GWh | 11 mi |