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3.6 MW Hydro operating in Kauai, HI
3.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1906
Operating Since
Coordinates
22.1963, -159.5561
County
Kauai, HI
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | BBCP Kauai Operating LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | BBCP Kauai Operating LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Wainiha Hydro is a hydroelectric power plant located in Kauai County, Hawaii. The plant has a total capacity of 3.6 MW, distributed across two generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. It is owned and operated by BBCP Kauai Operating LLC. The plant began operating in 1906, making it one of the oldest hydroelectric facilities in the state. Wainiha Hydro uses water (WAT) as its primary fuel source.
In the most recent year with available data, Wainiha Hydro generated 19,101 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 60.5%. The plant is ranked as the 3rd largest hydroelectric facility in Hawaii out of 7, and ranks 998th nationally out of 1464 hydroelectric plants. Recent news coverage related to the plant includes one article pertaining to hazards.
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
1.4K MWh
Latest Month
19.1K MWh
Annual Generation
60.5%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $8.3M
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
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Grid Voltage
57.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Industrial Non-CHP