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3.6 MW Hydro operating in Nevada, CA
3.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1986
Operating Since
Coordinates
39.4483, -120.6534
County
Nevada, CA
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| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Nevada Irrigation District | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Nevada Irrigation District | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Bowman hydroelectric plant is located in Nevada County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 3.6 MW and began operating in 1986. It is owned and operated by the Nevada Irrigation District. The plant utilizes a single generator and conventional hydroelectric technology, using water (WAT) as its primary fuel source.
Bowman's latest annual generation was 10,580 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 33.3%. The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Bowman ranks as the 180th largest power plant in California out of 247, and 1004th nationally 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
60.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Political Subdivision
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
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547 MWh
Latest Month
10.6K MWh
Annual Generation
33.3%
Capacity Factor
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2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $8.3M
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Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
BOWMAN_7_N002
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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