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9.9 MW Hydro operating in Mesa, CO — Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
9.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1962
Operating Since
Coordinates
39.1438, -108.0048
County
Mesa, CO
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | U S Bureau of Reclamation | — | — |
| Owner(s) | U S Bureau of Reclamation | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Upper Molina hydroelectric plant is located in Mesa County, Colorado. It has a total capacity of 9.9 MW and began operating in 1962. The plant is owned and operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. It utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and consists of a single generator. Upper Molina is the 13th largest power plant in Colorado out of 49, and ranks 671st nationally out of 1464 plants.
In the most recent year with available data, Upper Molina generated 22,686 MWh of electricity. This corresponds to a capacity factor of 26.1%. The plant operates within the Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region balancing authority, and is located within the WECC NERC region. Its primary fuel source is water (WAT).
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
Bilateral Market
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
0 MWh
Latest Month
22.7K MWh
Annual Generation
26.1%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $22.7M
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Federal
Sector
Electric Utility