It is the largest wind resource area in California, encompassing an area of approximately 800 sq mi (2,100 km2) and producing a combined 3,507 MW of renewable electricity between its 5 independent wind farms.

The mountain pass acts as a venturi effect to air moving between ocean and desert, increasing wind speed.

[1] This area is a net exporter of generation to other parts of the state of California.

[2] This has opened the door to further regional wind power development up to 10 GW,[3] and multiple solar and storage projects are installed to utilize that capacity.

[4] A prime location for viewing the turbines is off of State Route 58 and from Tehachapi-Willow Springs Road.