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2 MW Hydro operating in Kauai, HI
2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
2016
Operating Since
Coordinates
21.9361, -159.5286
County
Kauai, HI
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | BBCP Kauai Operating LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | BBCP Kauai Operating LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Kalaheo Hydro is a 2 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Kauai County, Hawaii. The plant began operating in 2016 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by BBCP Kauai Operating LLC. The primary fuel source for electricity generation is water (WAT).
The plant's latest annual generation was 2,665 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 15.2%. Kalaheo Hydro ranks as the 5th largest of 7 hydroelectric plants in the state of Hawaii, and 1213th out of 1464 nationally. Recent news coverage has mentioned hazards related to the plant.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
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Market
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NERC Region
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Balancing Authority
39 MWh
Latest Month
2.7K MWh
Annual Generation
15.2%
Capacity Factor
2016
$5,312/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $10.6M
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
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Grid Voltage
12.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Industrial Non-CHP