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22.6 MW Hydro operating in Ketchikan Gateway, AK — No BA
22.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1984
Operating Since
Coordinates
55.6152, -131.3561
County
Ketchikan Gateway, AK
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Southeast Alaska Power Agency | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Southeast Alaska Power Agency | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Swan Lake hydroelectric plant is located in Ketchikan Gateway County, Alaska. It has a total capacity of 22.6 MW across two generators, and it began operating in 1984. The primary fuel source is water (WAT), and the plant utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. The operator is Southeast Alaska Power Agency.
Swan Lake's latest annual generation was 75,471 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 38.1%. The plant is the sixth-largest of 29 hydroelectric facilities in Alaska, and it ranks 464th out of 1464 nationally. The balancing authority is listed as "No BA," indicating it may operate outside of a formal independent system operator (ISO) or regional transmission organization (RTO) market.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Non-ISO
Market
—
NERC Region
—
Balancing Authority
9.2K MWh
Latest Month
75.5K MWh
Annual Generation
38.1%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $51.9M
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Political Subdivision
Sector
Commercial Non-CHP