PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/10879
EIA plant 10879
Calipatria · Imperial · CA
Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2
Operated by CalEnergy Operating Corporation
Published location
Where is Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
33.158900, -115.645500
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2,283 MWh |
| 2 | 6,949 MWh |
| 3 | 11,479 MWh |
| 4 | 11,181 MWh |
| 5 | 10,503 MWh |
| 6 | 9,686 MWh |
| 7 | 9,418 MWh |
| 8 | 9,448 MWh |
| 9 | 8,049 MWh |
| 10 | 9,218 MWh |
| 11 | 9,667 MWh |
| 12 | 9,086 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Geothermal | GEO | 11.5 | OP |
| GEN2 | Geothermal | GEO | 5 | OP |
| GEN3 | Geothermal | GEO | 3.5 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
10879
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Water source
Colorado River
Data edition
2024-final