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39.1 MW Other operating in Kauai, HI
39.1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
All Other
Technology
2002
Operating Since
Coordinates
40.8701, -73.8245
County
Kauai, HI
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Kapaia Power Station is a 39.1 MW petroleum-fueled power plant located in Kauai County, Hawaii. The plant began operating in 2002 and has one generator utilizing petroleum liquids technology. It is owned and operated by the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative. Kapaia Power Station ranks as the 6th largest power plant in Hawaii out of 14, and 123rd nationally out of 886 plants.
In the most recent year with available data, Kapaia Power Station generated 190,113 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 55.4%. The plant's operation and impact have been noted in the news, with 10 articles covering topics such as industry trends, hazards, and grid-related matters.
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Grid Region
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Market
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NERC Region
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Balancing Authority
18.6K MWh
Latest Month
190.1K MWh
Annual Generation
55.4%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
1595 lb/MWh
NOx
7 lb/MWh
SO₂
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Grid Voltage
57.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Cooperative
Sector
Electric Utility
1 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.648 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.086 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
52.3%
Annual Net Gen
179 GWh
CO₂eq
1636 lb/MWh
Subregion
HICC Miscellaneous