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5.4 MW Hydro operating in Deschutes, OR — PacifiCorp - West
5.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1989
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.0330, -121.3297
County
Deschutes, OR
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Central Oregon Irrigation Dist | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Central Oregon Irrigation Dist | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Siphon Power Project is a 5.4 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Deschutes County, Oregon. The plant began operating in 1989 and is owned and operated by Central Oregon Irrigation District. It consists of two generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the most recent year of data, the Siphon Power Project generated 15,639 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 33.0%. The plant operates within the PacifiCorp - West balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In terms of size, the Siphon Power Project ranks as the 43rd largest out of 63 power plants in Oregon, and 856th nationally out of 1464 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Pacific Northwest
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
142 MWh
Latest Month
15.6K MWh
Annual Generation
33.0%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $12.4M
This plant's balancing authority participates in CAISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM). Direct nodal pricing data is not yet available.
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Grid Voltage
69.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Political Subdivision
Sector
IPP Non-CHP