1070th largest plant in California · 8379th nationally
San Joaquin 3 is a hydroelectric power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 4.0 MW.
| Plant Name | San Joaquin 3 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| City | North Fork |
| County | Madera County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93643 |
| Coordinates | 37.25372, -119.51935 |
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 | 4.0 MW | Out of Service | 1923 |
| 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.