Tehachapi Wind Resource I
16541 Tehachapi-Willow Springs, Tehachapi, CA 93581Plant Summary Information
Tehachapi Wind Resource I is ranked #82 out of 109 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tehachapi Wind Resource I generated 1.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Tehachapi Wind Resource I |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | CalWind Resources Inc |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 12.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 45.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,986 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,141 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #788 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #82 out of 109 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Tehachapi Wind Resource I Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tehachapi Wind Resource I (10191) |
| Plant Address | 16541 Tehachapi-Willow Springs, Tehachapi, CA 93581 |
| Utility | CalWind Resources Inc (2719) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.06056, -118.38972 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 12.3 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 | 84-465-000 |
| 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 | N/A |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator EXIS Details Operating December 1984
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SP15 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SP15 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 8.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1984 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 134 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 134 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Nordtank |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | NTK 65/13 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 80 |
Tehachapi Wind Resource I Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 85 A | Tehachapi, CA | 70.6 GWh | 4.4 mi |
| 85 B | Tehachapi, CA | 93.2 GWh | 4.3 mi |
| Alta Wind Energy Center I | Mojave, CA | 399.8 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Alta Wind XI | Mojave, CA | 250.6 GWh | 0.3 mi |
| CalPortland Company Mojave Wind | Mojave, CA | 24.4 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| Cameron Ridge LLC | Mojave, CA | 148.0 GWh | 4.3 mi |
| Coram Energy LLC | Tehachapi, CA | 8.8 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Coram Energy LLC (4.5MW) | Tehachapi, CA | 9.0 GWh | 4.6 mi |
| Coram Energy LLC (ECT) | Tehachapi, CA | 21.6 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| Helzel & Schwarzhoff 86 | Tehachapi, CA | 3.3 GWh | 2.2 mi |
| Mustang Hills LLC | Mojave, CA | 267.1 GWh | 5.8 mi |
| Oasis Alta | Mojave, CA | 49.3 GWh | 5.5 mi |
| Oasis Wind | Mojave, CA | 221.1 GWh | 5.5 mi |
| Point Wind | Tehachapi, CA | 217.9 GWh | 2.1 mi |
| Ridgetop | Mojave, CA | 117.6 GWh | 4.3 mi |
| Ridgetop Energy LLC | Mojave, CA | 24.5 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Tehachapi Wind Resource II | Tehachapi, CA | 47.6 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| Victory Garden (Tehachapi) | Tehachapi, CA | 33.0 GWh | 0.7 mi |
| Windstar 1 | Tehachapi, CA | 255.0 GWh | 2 mi |
| ZCO | Tehachapi, CA | 1.4 GWh | 1.2 mi |