Query
Drop 4
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Drop 4
Generated
2026-10-18T22:14:20.098Z

Briefing on Drop 4

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 18, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
20 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1941
Operating since
2
Generators
45.4%
Capacity factor
78 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Drop 4 is a 20 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in California, currently Operating.

Drop 4 is reported in California since 1941 under Imperial Irrigation District. Available operating and financial measures include 45.4% capacity factor and 78 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Imperial, California
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
Imperial Irrigation District
Operator
Imperial Irrigation District
Grid
Imperial Irrigation District
Plant ID
387

What stands out

1

Drop 4 is a 20 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in California with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 45.4% capacity factor and 78 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Imperial Irrigation District
NERC region
WECC
State rank
#96 of 247
National rank
#489 of 1,462

Why it matters

For this asset, operating status, generation, ownership, and linked events are the primary facts for performance and asset-level diligence. The exact chart and source-linked records below let the reader test those facts before moving to a deeper report.