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0.6 MW Hydro operating in Chaffee, CO — Public Service Company of Colorado
0.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1908
Operating Since
Coordinates
38.5342, -106.1819
County
Chaffee, CO
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Public Service Co of Colorado | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Public Service Co of Colorado | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Salida hydroelectric plant, located in Chaffee County, Colorado, has a total capacity of 0.6 MW. Operated by Public Service Co of Colorado, the plant began operation in 1908 and utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. It consists of a single generator and its primary fuel source is water (WAT). The plant operates within the Public Service Company of Colorado balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Salida generated 1,019 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 19.3%. The plant is ranked 49th out of 49 power plants in Colorado and 1463rd out of 1464 nationally. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $3,396.41 per kW, according to FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
Bilateral Market
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
7 MWh
Latest Month
1.0K MWh
Annual Generation
19.3%
Capacity Factor
Hydroelectric · Public Service Company of Colorado · Data from 2015–2020
$6,016/kW
Installed Cost
$282.5/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
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Grid Voltage
25.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility