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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSBorel
Borel is a 12.0 MW retired hydroelectric plant in Kern County, California, operated by Southern California Edison Co.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingDec 1904 (completed)
- ClosedSep 2017 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 6.0 MW | Retired |
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3.0 MW | Retired |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3.0 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Southern California Edison Co
- Location
- Kern County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Retired: 12.0 MW
- First unit online
- Dec 1904
- EIA plant ID
- 328
Location
35.5881, -118.5248
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem