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Kaweah 3
4.8 MW hydroelectric power plant · Tulare County, California
- Operating capacity
- 4.8 MW
- 2 generators
- Main fuel
- Hydroelectric
- First unit online
- 1913
- Generation, 2023
- -86 MWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 338
- Operator
- Southern California Edison Co
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- Tulare County
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Location
- 36.4861, -118.8356
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 2.4 MW | May 1913 | Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year |
| 2Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 2.4 MW | May 1913 | Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- -86 MWh
Net generation is negative when a plant uses more electricity than it sends to the grid, which is normal for storage plants.
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaweah 1 | Hydroelectric | 2.3 MW | 2.1 mi |
| Kaweah 2 | Hydroelectric | 1.8 MW | 3.0 mi |
| Terminus Hydroelectric Project | Hydroelectric | 20.1 MW | 11 mi |
| Exeter Solar | Solar | 3.5 MW | 22 mi |
| Tule River | Hydroelectric | 8.4 MW | 23 mi |
| Lower Tule River | Hydroelectric | 2.6 MW | 24 mi |
| Ivanhoe Solar | Solar | 3.5 MW | 24 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Kaweah 3 produce?
- Kaweah 3 has 4.8 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 2 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Kaweah 3?
- EIA lists Southern California Edison Co as the operator of Kaweah 3.
- How much electricity did Kaweah 3 generate?
- Kaweah 3 reported -86 MWh of net generation in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026