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3.5 MW Hydro operating in Montrose, CO — Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
3.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
2013
Operating Since
Coordinates
38.4703, -107.7714
County
Montrose, CO
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Delta-Montrose Electric Association | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Delta-Montrose Electric Association | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
South Canal Hydro-3 is a hydroelectric power plant located in Montrose County, Colorado. The plant has a total capacity of 3.5 MW and began operating in 2013. It is owned and operated by Delta-Montrose Electric Association. The plant utilizes a single generator and conventional hydroelectric technology, using water (WAT) as its primary fuel source.
In the most recent year of reported data, South Canal Hydro-3 generated 13,732 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 44.5%. The plant operates within the Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region balancing authority and the WECC NERC region. In terms of size, South Canal Hydro-3 ranks as the 30th largest hydroelectric plant in Colorado out of 49, and 1014th nationally out of 1464.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
Bilateral Market
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
0 MWh
Latest Month
13.7K MWh
Annual Generation
44.5%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $8.0M
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Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Cooperative
Sector
Electric Utility