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2.3 MW Hydro operating in Lincoln, WI — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
2.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1917
Operating Since
Coordinates
45.1786, -89.6850
County
Lincoln, WI
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Wisconsin Public Service Corp | Wisconsin Public Service | — |
| Owner(s) | Wisconsin Public Service Corp | WEC Energy Group | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Merrill hydroelectric plant is located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It is owned by WEC Energy Group and operated by Wisconsin Public Service Corp. The plant has a total capacity of 2.3 MW across three generators, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology and water as its primary fuel source. Commissioned in 1917, Merrill ranks as the 46th largest power plant in Wisconsin out of 65, and 1177th nationally out of 1464 plants.
In the latest year with available data, the plant generated 4,339 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 21.5%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $2,317.05 per kW, based on FERC filings. The plant operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) balancing authority and the RFC NERC region.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
Grid Voltage
24.9 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
268 MWh
Latest Month
4.3K MWh
Annual Generation
21.5%
Capacity Factor
Hydroelectric · Wisconsin Public Service Corporation · Data from 2015–2024
$3,190/kW
Installed Cost
$83.0/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
WPS.WPSM
Pricing Hub
MICHIGAN.HUB
Alt. Hub / Zone
MINN.HUB
Location Type
Load Zone
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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