Volta 1
Manton-Viola Road, Manton, CA 96059Plant Summary Information
Volta 1 is ranked #203 out of 221 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Volta 1 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.8 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2023 to September 2023.
| Plant Name | Volta 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1980 |
| Last Update | Sep 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 2.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 11.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,316 out of 12,016 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,272 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,269 out of 1,581 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #203 out of 221 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Volta 1
Volta 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Volta 1 (290) |
| Plant Address | Manton-Viola Road, Manton, CA 96059 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.45911, -121.86708 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1980 |
| Annual Generation | 2.8 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | N Battle, Bailey & Millseat Cr |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Out of Service April 1980
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | VOLTA1_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | VOLTA1_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | April 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Volta 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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