Briefing on Scotland Dam

Overview

• Scotland Dam is a 2 MW conventional hydroelectric plant located in Connecticut.

• It has been operating since 1937.

• The plant is operated by FirstLight Power Resources Services LLC and owned by FirstLight Hydro Generating Company.

Operational Details

• The plant has 1 generator utilizing Conventional Hydroelectric technology.

• It operates within the ISO New England grid, under the NPCC NERC region, and its balancing authority is ISO New England Inc.

• The plant has a capacity factor of 37.6% and an annual generation of 7 GWh.

Generation Trends and Financials

• Recent generation data shows 0 GWh for October, November, and December 2024.

• Generation has seen a significant downturn, with a 91% decrease over the past 6 months compared to the prior 6 months.

• The capital expenditure (CapEx) for the plant is $2294/kW.

Scotland Dam, an aging hydroelectric facility, demonstrates a concerning trend of significantly reduced recent generation despite its long operational history. Its high capital expenditure per kW suggests potential for future investment or a reflection of its established infrastructure.