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1 MW Hydro operating in Hawaii, HI
1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1921
Operating Since
Coordinates
19.7203, -155.1189
County
Hawaii, HI
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc | Hawaii Electric Light | — |
| Owner(s) | Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc | Hawaiian Electric Industries | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Waiau Hydro is a hydroelectric power plant located in Hawaii County, Hawaii. The plant has a total capacity of 1 MW and is comprised of 2 generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. It began operating in 1921 and is owned by Hawaiian Electric Industries, with Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc. serving as the operator. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
Waiau Hydro is ranked as the 7th largest power plant out of 7 in the state of Hawaii, and 1445th out of 1464 nationally. There has been one news article related to the plant, categorized under hazards.
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Grid Region
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Market
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NERC Region
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Balancing Authority
0 MWh
Latest Month
0 MWh
Annual Generation
0.0%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $2.3M
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
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Grid Voltage
13.8 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility