786th largest plant in California · 5480th nationally
Kern Canyon is a hydroelectric power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 11.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Kern Canyon |
|---|---|
| Operator | Kern And Tule Hydro Llc |
| City | Bakersfield |
| County | Kern County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93301 |
| Coordinates | 35.44072, -118.79650 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 11.5 MW | Out of Service | 1921 |
| 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.