Terra-Gen 251 Wind Llc is a wind power plant in California.
| Plant Name | Terra-Gen 251 Wind Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind |
| City | Tehachapi |
| County | Kern County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93561 |
| Coordinates | 35.08530, -118.35470 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WGNS | Onshore Wind Turbine | Wind | 18.4 MW | Retired | 1987 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Terra-Gen California Wind Holdings Llc | New York, NY | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator |
Wind farms harvest kinetic energy from moving air using large rotor blades coupled to generators. Like solar, they produce zero emissions but vary with weather. Onshore wind capacity factors typically run 30–45%; offshore can exceed 50%.