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5.8 MW Hydro operating in Wood, WI — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
5.8 MW
Nameplate Capacity
8
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1896
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.4306, -89.7808
County
Wood, WI
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Consolidated Water Power Co | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Consolidated Water Power Co | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Biron hydroelectric plant, located in Wood County, Wisconsin, has a total capacity of 5.8 MW across 8 generators. The plant began operating in 1896 and is owned and operated by Consolidated Water Power Co. Its primary fuel source is water (WAT), and it utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. The plant is interconnected with the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (MISO) balancing authority and resides within the MRO NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, the Biron plant generated 30,864 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 60.6%. The plant's installed cost was $1,567.7 per kW, according to FERC data. Biron ranks as the 29th largest power plant in Wisconsin out of 65, and nationally it ranks 835th out of 1464 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
MRO — Midwest Reliability Organization
Balancing Authority
2.7K MWh
Latest Month
30.9K MWh
Annual Generation
60.6%
Capacity Factor
Hydroelectric · Consolidated Water Power Company · Data from 2024
$1,568/kW
Installed Cost
$16032.1/MWh
Operating Cost
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
MICHIGAN.HUB
Alt. Hub / Zone
MINN.HUB
Node Source
OSM spatial match
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Grid Voltage
46.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility