Dinosaur Point
Dinosaur Point is a 17 MW wind farm in Merced County, California, operated by International Turbine Res Inc. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 1988.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 17.4 MW
- 17.4 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 1988
- EIA plant ID
- 10005
Where it is
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- County
- Merced County, California
- Coordinates
- 37.0478, -121.1708
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- International Turbine Res Inc
- Primary energy source
- Wind
- Technologies
- Onshore Wind Turbine
- Status
- Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year
Dinosaur Point: FAQ
- Where is Dinosaur Point?
- In Merced County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is Dinosaur Point?
- 17 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Dinosaur Point?
- EIA-860M names International Turbine Res Inc as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as Dinosaur Point LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — International Turbine Res Inc here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Dinosaur Point LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Dinosaur Point still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.