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1.4 MW Hydro operating in Androscoggin, ME — ISO New England Inc.
1.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1986
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.1112, -70.3907
County
Androscoggin, ME
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | KEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | KEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Mechanic Falls hydroelectric plant is located in Androscoggin County, Maine. The plant has a total capacity of 1.4 MW and consists of two generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. It began operating in 1986 and is owned and operated by KEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
Mechanic Falls operates within the ISO New England Inc. balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. In the most recent year of data, the plant generated 1,898 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 15.4%. In terms of size, Mechanic Falls ranks as the 46th largest power plant out of 51 in the state of Maine, and 1332nd out of 1464 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
ISO-NE
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
164 MWh
Latest Month
1.9K MWh
Annual Generation
15.4%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $3.2M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
ISO-NE
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
.Z.MAINE
Node Source
OSM spatial match
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Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP