SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053Plant Summary Information
SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell is ranked #167 out of 317 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC |
| Location | Santa Clara County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 12.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 94.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,006 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,522 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #793 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #167 out of 317 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell
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SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell (63715) |
| Plant Address | 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053 |
| Utility | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC (62150) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.34994, -121.94064 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2019 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 12.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Santa Clara - (CA) (16655) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator SCU00 Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Other Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Fuel Cell |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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