Whale Rock Pumped Storage Hydro Project is a hydroelectric power plant in California.
| Plant Name | Whale Rock Pumped Storage Hydro Project |
|---|---|
| Operator | Premium Energy Holdings |
| City | Cayucos |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93430 |
| Coordinates | 35.45420, -120.86707 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH001 | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | Water | 200 MW | Planned | — |
| WH002 | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | Water | 200 MW | Planned | — |
| WH003 | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | Water | 200 MW | Planned | — |
| 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.