1067th largest plant in California · 8349th nationally
Valley View is a hydroelectric power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 4.1 MW.
| Plant Name | Valley View |
|---|---|
| Operator | Metropolitan Water District Of S Ca |
| City | Yorba Linda |
| County | Orange County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 92886 |
| Coordinates | 33.90010, -117.82905 |
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 | 4.1 MW | Operating | 1985 |
| 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.