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24 MW Batteries (12 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (12 MW) operating in Kauai, HI
24 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
2014
Operating Since
Coordinates
21.9008, -159.4500
County
Kauai, HI
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | — |
| Owner(s) | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
KRS II Koloa Solar is a 24 MW hybrid solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage facility located in Kauai County, Hawaii. The plant, which began operating in 2014, is owned and operated by the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative. The facility utilizes fixed-tilt solar tracking technology and comprises two generators. KRS II Koloa Solar is ranked as the 16th largest solar plant in Hawaii out of 20, and 675th nationally out of 1205.
The plant's latest annual generation was 19,176 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 9.1%. Financial data indicates a power purchase agreement (PPA) price of $169.98 per MWh, according to data from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). News reports indicate at least one incident related to hazards at the facility.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
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Market
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Balancing Authority
1.2K MWh
Net Discharge
19.2K MWh
Annual Net Energy
9.1%
Capacity Factor
Positive values indicate net discharge (generation exceeds station load). Negative values indicate net charging. Pure battery storage plants are typically net negative due to round-trip efficiency losses.
Data from 2014–2024
$171.6/MWh
Energy Value
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Grid Voltage
57.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Cooperative
Sector
Electric Utility