1598th largest plant in California · 12185th nationally
Whitewater Hydro Plant is a hydroelectric power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 1.3 MW. It generates roughly 3.0k MWh per year — enough to power about 289 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 27% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Whitewater Hydro Plant |
|---|---|
| Operator | Desert Water Agency |
| City | California |
| County | Riverside County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 92262 |
| Coordinates | 33.93473, -116.64055 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWHI | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.3 MW | Standby | 1986 |
| 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.