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18.4 MW Onshore Wind Turbine (2 MW) + Petroleum Liquids (17 MW) operating in Nome, AK
18.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
7
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Onshore Wind Turbine + Petroleum Liquids
1991
Operating Since
Coordinates
64.5053, -165.4298
County
Nome, AK
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Nome Joint Utility Systems | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Nome Joint Utility Systems | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Snake River power plant is located in Nome County, Alaska. The facility, which began operating in 1991, has a total capacity of 18.4 MW across 7 generators. It is owned and operated by Nome Joint Utility Systems. The plant utilizes both petroleum liquids and onshore wind turbines for power generation, classifying it as a hybrid facility. Specifically, the wind component includes Entegrity EW50 turbines with a rotor diameter of 15 meters and a hub height of 31.1 meters.
Snake River's latest annual generation was 32,045 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 19.8%. The plant is ranked 11th out of 95 power plants in Alaska and 210th out of 886 nationally. Recent news coverage related to the plant includes 4 articles on regulatory matters and 1 on industry topics.
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
2.7K MWh
Latest Month
32.0K MWh
Annual Generation
19.8%
Capacity Factor
2013
$765/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $14.1M
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
Last updated 2026-04-09
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Grid Voltage
4.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility