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3.9 MW Hydro operating in Prince of Wales Ketchikan, AK
3.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1956
Operating Since
Coordinates
55.0913, -131.5450
County
Prince of Wales Ketchikan, AK
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Metlakatla Power & Light | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Metlakatla Power & Light | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Purple Lake is a 3.9 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Prince of Wales Ketchikan County, Alaska. The plant began operating in 1956 and is owned and operated by Metlakatla Power & Light. It utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and consists of three generators, using water (WAT) as its primary fuel source.
In the most recent year with available data, Purple Lake generated 12,254 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 35.7%. The plant is ranked as the 24th largest in Alaska out of 29 facilities, and nationally it is ranked 980th out of 1464 plants. Recent news coverage related to the plant includes one article pertaining to hazards.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
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Market
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NERC Region
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Balancing Authority
1.2K MWh
Latest Month
12.3K MWh
Annual Generation
35.7%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $8.9M
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
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Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility