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1.8 MW Hydro operating in Kennebec, ME — ISO New England Inc.
1.8 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1935
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.5343, -69.6522
County
Kennebec, ME
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Messalonskee Stream Hydro LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Messalonskee Stream Hydro LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Messalonskee 5 is a 1.8 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Kennebec County, Maine. The plant began operating in 1935 and has one generator utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. It is owned and operated by Messalonskee Stream Hydro LLC. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the most recent year of data, Messalonskee 5 generated 3,301 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 21.0%. The plant operates within the ISO New England Inc. balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. In terms of size, Messalonskee 5 ranks as the 41st largest out of 51 power plants in the state of Maine, and 1244th out of 1464 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
ISO-NE
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
649 MWh
Latest Month
3.3K MWh
Annual Generation
21.0%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $4.1M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
ISO-NE
LMP Node
LD.COUNTYRD34.5
Pricing Hub
.Z.MAINE
Location Type
NETWORK NODE
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP