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1.3 MW Hydro operating in Chippewa, MN — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
1.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1932
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.8117, -95.5345
County
Chippewa, MN
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | City of Granite Falls - (MN) | — | — |
| Owner(s) | City of Granite Falls - (MN) | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Granite Falls hydroelectric plant is located in Chippewa County, Minnesota. The plant has a total capacity of 1.3 MW across three generators and is owned and operated by the City of Granite Falls. It began operating in 1932, making it one of the older hydroelectric facilities in the state. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT), utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology.
In the most recent year with available data, Granite Falls generated 2,902 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 25.5%. The plant operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) market and is under the balancing authority of the same organization. Granite Falls is ranked as the 22nd largest power plant out of 24 in Minnesota, and 1362nd out of 1464 nationally. The plant's NERC region is MRO.
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ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
MRO — Midwest Reliability Organization
Balancing Authority
220 MWh
Latest Month
2.9K MWh
Annual Generation
25.5%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $3.0M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
NSP.UPLS_2.AZ
Pricing Hub
MINN.HUB
Location Type
Trading Hub
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
69.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility