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8.4 MW Hydro operating in Platte, NE — Southwest Power Pool
8.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1936
Operating Since
Coordinates
41.4872, -97.6078
County
Platte, NE
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Loup River Public Power Dist | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Loup River Public Power Dist | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Monroe hydroelectric plant is located in Platte County, Nebraska. It has a total capacity of 8.4 MW across three generators, using conventional hydroelectric technology. The plant began operating in 1936 and is owned and operated by Loup River Public Power District. The primary fuel source is water (WAT).
Monroe's latest annual generation was 25,385 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 34.4%. The plant operates within the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) balancing authority and the Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) NERC region. Monroe ranks as the 8th largest of 9 hydroelectric plants in Nebraska, and 718th out of 1464 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
SPP
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
MRO — Midwest Reliability Organization
Balancing Authority
1.3K MWh
Latest Month
25.4K MWh
Annual Generation
34.4%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $19.3M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
SPP
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
SPP North Hub
Node Source
OSM spatial match
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Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Political Subdivision
Sector
Electric Utility