Site 980 65
Road 400, Madera, CA 93637Plant Summary Information
Site 980 65 is ranked #199 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Site 980 65 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.0 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2025 to June 2025.
| Plant Name | Site 980 65 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Madera-Chowchilla Power Auth |
| Location | Madera County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1985 |
| Last Update | Jun 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,343 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,257 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,440 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #199 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Site 980 65
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Site 980 65 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Site 980 65 (50322) |
| Plant Address | Road 400, Madera, CA 93637 |
| Utility | Madera-Chowchilla Power Auth (26287) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.0568, -119.89971 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jun 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | Friant Dam |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 21.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating February 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Site 980 65 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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