1419th largest plant in California · 11275th nationally
Kaweah 2 is a hydroelectric power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 1.8 MW. It generates roughly 693 MWh per year — enough to power about 66 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 4% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Kaweah 2 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Southern California Edison Co |
| City | Three Rivers |
| County | Tulare County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93271 |
| Coordinates | 36.46133, -118.87988 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.8 MW | Operating | 1929 |
| 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.