Query
Volta 2
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Volta 2
Generated
2026-10-16T03:09:53.615Z

Briefing on Volta 2

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 16, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
1 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1981
Operating since
1
Generators
35.7%
Capacity factor
3 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Volta 2 is a 1 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in CAISO (California), currently Operating.

Volta 2 is reported in California since 1981 under Pacific Gas & Electric Co.. Available operating and financial measures include 35.7% capacity factor and 3 GWh annual generation; $3344/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Shasta, California
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Operator
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Grid
CAISO (California)
Plant ID
180

What stands out

1

Volta 2 is a 1 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in California with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 35.7% capacity factor and 3 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $415.5/MWh OpEx, $3344/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

ISO / market
CAISO (California)
Balancing authority
California Independent System Operator
NERC region
WECC
State rank
#246 of 247
National rank
#1423 of 1,462

Why it matters

For this asset in CAISO (California), 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.