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4.6 MW Hydro operating in Merrimack, NH — ISO New England Inc.
4.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1983
Operating Since
Coordinates
43.2858, -71.5950
County
Merrimack, NH
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Briar-Hydro Associates | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Briar-Hydro Associates | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Penacook Lower Falls is a hydroelectric power plant located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The plant has a total capacity of 4.6 MW and is operated by Briar-Hydro Associates. It commenced operations in 1983 and utilizes a single generator with conventional hydroelectric technology, drawing power from water (WAT) as its primary fuel source. The plant is connected to the ISO New England Inc. balancing authority and falls within the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region.
In the most recent year of data, Penacook Lower Falls generated 16,635 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 41.3%. The plant is ranked as the 11th largest hydroelectric facility out of 32 in the state of New Hampshire. Nationally, it holds a rank of 918 out of 1464 hydroelectric power plants.
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ISO/RTO
ISO-NE
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
1.6K MWh
Latest Month
16.6K MWh
Annual Generation
41.3%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $10.6M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
ISO-NE
LMP Node
UN.OAK_HILL34.5CONC
Pricing Hub
.Z.NEWHAMPSHIRE
Location Type
NETWORK NODE
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP