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2.7 MW Hydro operating in Penobscot, ME — ISO New England Inc.
2.7 MW
Nameplate Capacity
4
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
2009
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.8805, -68.6643
County
Penobscot, ME
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Brookfield Black Bear Hydro, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Brookfield Black Bear Hydro, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Orono Hydro Station is a 2.7 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Penobscot County, Maine. The facility, which began operating in 2009, is owned and operated by Brookfield Black Bear Hydro, LLC. It utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and consists of four generators. The plant is interconnected to the ISO New England Inc. balancing authority and is within the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region.
In the most recent year of data, the Orono Hydro Station generated 5,801 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 24.3%. The plant is ranked as the 37th largest out of 51 power plants in the state of Maine, and it holds a national ranking of 1121 out of 1464 plants. The primary fuel source for the facility is water (WAT).
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
822 MWh
Latest Month
5.8K MWh
Annual Generation
24.3%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $6.2M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
ISO-NE
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
.Z.MAINE
Node Source
OSM spatial match
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Grid Voltage
12.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP