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4 MW Hydro operating in Saratoga, NY — New York Independent System Operator
4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
2011
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.8777, -73.6777
County
Saratoga, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Albany Engineering Corporation | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station is a 4 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Saratoga County, New York. The plant began operating in 2011 and utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. It consists of two generators and is owned and operated by Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the most recent year of data, the Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station generated 21,846 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 62.2%. The plant operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. In terms of size, the plant ranks 91st out of 165 power plants in New York State, and 960th out of 1464 plants nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
NYISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
New York Independent System Operator (NYIS)
Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
2.0K MWh
Latest Month
21.8K MWh
Annual Generation
62.2%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $9.2M
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
NEG CAPITAL___MECHNVIL
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
NYISO direct
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone F
Node Source
Shared substation inference
Substation identified. Node ID not yet resolved against ISO roster.
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