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3.6 MW Hydro operating in Fremont, ID — Bonneville Power Administration
3.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
2014
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.0183, -111.5836
County
Fremont, ID
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project, located in Fremont County, Idaho, is a 3.6 MW conventional hydroelectric facility. It began operating in 2014 and is owned and operated by Fall River Rural Electric Coop Inc. The plant utilizes water (WAT) as its primary fuel source and consists of three generators. It is connected to the Bonneville Power Administration balancing authority within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, the Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project generated 7,796 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 24.6%. The plant ranks 49th out of 76 hydroelectric facilities in the state of Idaho, and 1008th out of 1464 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Pacific Northwest
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT)
Grid Voltage
12.5 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Cooperative
Sector
Electric Utility
565 MWh
Latest Month
7.8K MWh
Annual Generation
24.6%
Capacity Factor
2014
$1,221/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $4.4M
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