Vasco Winds
435 Mountain Vista Parkway, Livermore, CA 94551Plant Summary Information
Vasco Winds is ranked #34 out of 111 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Vasco Winds generated 32.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Vasco Winds |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Vasco Winds, LLC |
| Location | Contra Costa County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 223.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 780.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,347 out of 12,574 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #707 out of 1,370 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #246 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 111 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Vasco Winds
Vasco Winds Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Vasco Winds (57700) |
| Plant Address | 435 Mountain Vista Parkway, Livermore, CA 94551 |
| Utility | Vasco Winds, LLC (57024) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.79083, -121.71806 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2011 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 223.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 78.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 34 |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 34 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-101 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.3 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Vasco Winds Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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