San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm

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The San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm is the most famous sight on San Gorgonio Pass on its eastern slope, as it marks the gateway into the Coachella Valley. The "farm" is just west-southwest of White Water, California. The pass is one of the windiest places in Southern California, and it is one of three major wind farms in California, along with the Altamont Pass Wind Farm and the Tehachapi Pass Wind Farm.

Contents 1 Utilities 2 References 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Utilities

As of january 2008 the farm consists of 3218 units delivering 615 MW.^[1] A single Southern California Edison Path 46 500 kV power line crosses the pass on the northern edge San Jacinto Peak. This power line links the Los Angeles metro area with the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant.

[edit] References

1. ^ U.S. Wind Energy Projects - California

[edit] See also

• Wind power in the United States
• Wind power in California
• List of wind farms

[edit] External links

• San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm is at coordinates 33°56′33″N 116°53′58″W / 33.942505, -116.899338 (San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm)Coordinates: 33°56′33″N 116°53′58″W / 33.942505, -116.899338 (San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm)