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3.4 MW Hydro operating in Merced, CA
3.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1930
Operating Since
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| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Merced Irrigation District | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Merced Irrigation District | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Merced Falls is a hydroelectric power plant located in Merced County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 3.4 MW and began operating in 1930. It is owned and operated by the Merced Irrigation District. The plant utilizes a single generator with conventional hydroelectric technology, drawing its primary fuel from water (WAT). Merced Falls is connected to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and operates within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Merced Falls generated 9,352 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 31.4%. The plant's installed cost was $1,591.75 per kW, according to FERC data. Merced Falls ranks as the 185th largest power plant in California out of 247, and nationally it ranks 1025th out of 1464.
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ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator (CISO)
Grid Voltage
70.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Political Subdivision
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
0 MWh
Latest Month
9.4K MWh
Annual Generation
31.4%
Capacity Factor
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Hydroelectric · PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · Data from 2015–2016
$1,598/kW
Installed Cost
$47769.5/MWh
Operating Cost
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Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Merced Falls
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
MERCEDFL_7_N001
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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