Borel is a hydroelectric power plant in California.
| Plant Name | Borel |
|---|---|
| Operator | Southern California Edison Co |
| City | Lake Isabella |
| County | Kern County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93240 |
| Coordinates | 35.58807, -118.52480 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 6.0 MW | Retired | 1932 |
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 3.0 MW | Retired | 1904 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 3.0 MW | Retired | 1904 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.