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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSSite 980 65
Site 980 65 is a 2.1 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Madera County, California, operated by Madera-Chowchilla Power Auth.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.1 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Madera-Chowchilla Power Auth
- Location
- Madera County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 2.1 MW
- First unit online
- Feb 1985
- EIA plant ID
- 50322
Location
37.0568, -119.8997
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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