Sky River Wind Energy Center
13000 Jameson Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561Plant Summary Information
Sky River Wind Energy Center is ranked #29 out of 110 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sky River Wind Energy Center generated 50.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Sky River Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sky River Wind LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1991 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 245.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 893.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,149 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #668 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #225 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #29 out of 110 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Sky River LLC (2013 to 2019) Sky River Wind LLC (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sky River Wind Energy Center
Sky River Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sky River Wind Energy Center (50536) |
| Plant Address | 13000 Jameson Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561 |
| Utility | Sky River Wind LLC (64156) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.2608, -118.2469 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1991 |
| Annual Generation | 245.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 91-59-000 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SRW1 Details Operating September 2021
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 60.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 21 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 21 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SG 2.9-129 |
| Design Wind Speed | 23 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 300 |
Sky River Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Sky River LLC | 700 Universe Blvd., Juno Beach, FL 33408 | 100.00% |
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| #658 | Rockland Wind Farm | American Falls, ID | 250.6 GWh |
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| #660 | Los Vientos Wind 1B | Sebastian, TX | 249.4 GWh |
| #661 | Arkwright Summit Wind Farm LLC | Fredonia, NY | 249.2 GWh |
| #662 | Rising Tree Wind Farm | Mojave, CA | 249.0 GWh |
| #663 | Oliver Wind IV | Hannover, ND | 248.3 GWh |
| #664 | Golden Hills Wind | Livermore, CA | 247.4 GWh |
| #665 | Coram Energy LLC (4.5MW) | Tehachapi, CA | 246.4 GWh |
| #666 | Farmers City Wind LLC | Tarkio, MO | 246.4 GWh |
| #667 | Klondike Windpower II | Wasco, OR | 245.8 GWh |
| #669 | Rolling Hills | Glenrock, WY | 244.8 GWh |
| #670 | Sandy Ridge Wind 2, LLC | Tyrone, PA | 243.9 GWh |
| #671 | Lake Benton I | Lake Benton, MN | 243.8 GWh |
| #672 | Lost Lakes Wind Farm LLC | Lake Park, IA | 243.7 GWh |
| #673 | Los Vientos V Wind Power | Rio Grande City, TX | 242.8 GWh |
| #674 | NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 1 | Ethridge, MT | 240.8 GWh |
| #675 | Beech Ridge Energy LLC | Rupert, WV | 240.6 GWh |
| #676 | Wessington Springs | Wessington Springs, SD | 239.2 GWh |
| #677 | Oasis Wind | Mojave, CA | 238.4 GWh |
| #678 | Meadow Lake Wind Farm II LLC | Lafayette, IN | 237.4 GWh |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 A | Tehachapi, CA | 71.2 GWh | 12.2 mi |
| 85 B | Tehachapi, CA | 97.6 GWh | 12 mi |
| Beacon Solar Plant Site 5 | Cantil, CA | 96.1 GWh | 12 mi |
| Cameron Ridge LLC | Mojave, CA | 144.0 GWh | 13.4 mi |
| Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 1 | Cantil, CA | 131.0 GWh | 13.1 mi |
| Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 3 | Cantil, CA | 131.2 GWh | 13.1 mi |
| Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 4 | Cantil, CA | 116.1 GWh | 12.4 mi |
| North Sky River Energy LLC | Weldon, CA | 435.0 GWh | 6.9 mi |
| Pine Tree Solar Project | Owenyo, CA | 7.2 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Pine Tree Wind Power Project | Cantil, CA | 115.4 GWh | 4.1 mi |
| RE Barren Ridge 1 | Mojave, CA | 175.0 GWh | 10.8 mi |
| Ridgetop | Mojave, CA | 145.9 GWh | 13.5 mi |
| Ridgetop Energy LLC | Mojave, CA | 27.0 GWh | 13.8 mi |
| Rising Tree Wind Farm | Mojave, CA | 249.0 GWh | 12.8 mi |
| Rising Tree Wind Farm II | Mojave, CA | 58.7 GWh | 12.1 mi |
| Rising Tree Wind Farm III | Mojave, CA | 261.4 GWh | 13.8 mi |
| Tehachapi Wind Resource II | Tehachapi, CA | 46.1 GWh | 11.3 mi |
| Terra-Gen VG Wind LLC | Tehachapi, CA | 7.6 GWh | 12.5 mi |
| Voyager Wind II | Mojave, CA | 494.0 GWh | 13 mi |
| Voyager Wind IV | Mojave, CA | 80.9 GWh | 12.6 mi |