Auwahi Wind Energy Hybrid

20100 Piilani Hwy, Kula, HI 96790

Plant Summary Information

Auwahi Wind Energy Hybrid is ranked #19 out of 65 power plants in Hawaii in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Auwahi Wind Energy Hybrid generated 17.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Auwahi Wind Energy Hybrid
Utility Name	Auwahi Wind Energy LLC
Location	Maui County, HI
Initial Operation Date	December 2012
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	83.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	308.4 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,376 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #891 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #19 out of 65 Hawaii Power Plants
Ranked #5 out of 7 Hawaii Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types	Wind

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Auwahi Wind Energy Hybrid (57996)
Plant Address	20100 Piilani Hwy, Kula, HI 96790
Utility	Auwahi Wind Energy LLC (57372)
Latitude, Longitude	20.596, -156.318
Generation Dates on File	Dec 2012 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	December 2012
Annual Generation	83.6 GWh
Fuel Types	Wind

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	Yes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number	11-236
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region
Balancing Authority	()
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Hawaiian Electric Co Inc (19547) HI
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	Yes

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Electricity used for energy storage
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Energy Storage Details
Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH	4.4
Maximum Charge Rate	11 MW
Maximum Discharge Rate	11 MW
Storage Technology	LIB
Nameplate Reactive Power Rating	5.4
Storage Enclosure Type	CS
Frequency Regulation	Yes
Ramping Spinning Reserve	P
Independent	Yes
Direct Support Of Another Unit	No
Support T D Asset	Yes

First Operation Date	December 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	8

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	8
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Siemens
Predominant Turbine Model Number	SWT-3.0-101
Design Wind Speed	24.6 MPH
Wind Quality Class	1 - High Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	261

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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Rank	Plant Name	Plant Location	Annual Generation
#881	Lookout Windpower LLC	Berlin, PA	86.8 GWh
#882	Flying Cloud Power Partners LLC	Lake Park, IA	86.7 GWh
#883	High Mesa	King Hill, ID	86.7 GWh
#884	Casselman Wind Power Project	Garrett, PA	85.8 GWh
#885	Busch Ranch Wind Energy Farm	Walsenburg, CO	85.2 GWh
#886	Ainsworth Wind	Ainsworth, NE	84.7 GWh
#887	Buffalo Ridge I LLC	Elkton, SD	84.7 GWh
#888	Bluegrass Ridge	King City, MO	84.1 GWh
#889	Whirlwind Energy Center	Floydada, TX	83.9 GWh
#890	Greenfield Wind - MT	Fairfield, MT	83.7 GWh
#892	Mojave 3/4/5	Mojave, CA	83.2 GWh
#893	G McNeilus Wind Farm Dodge Center	Dodge Center, MN	83.1 GWh
#894	Brazos Wind Farm	Fluvanna, TX	82.9 GWh
#895	Saddleback Ridge Wind Farm	Carthage, ME	82.5 GWh
#896	Diamond Willow Wind Facility	Baker, MT	82.1 GWh
#897	Bull Hill Wind Project	Eastbrook, ME	81.6 GWh
#898	Patton Wind Farm	Patton, PA	81.2 GWh
#899	Conception	Stanberry, MO	79.9 GWh
#900	Rolling Thunder Wind Farm Hybrid	Miller, SD	79.7 GWh
#901	Dutch Hill Wind Project	Cohocton, NY	79.5 GWh

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Maalaea	Kihei, HI	601.9 GWh	18.1 mi
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Palaau Power Hybrid	Kaunakakai, HI	31.1 GWh	59.7 mi
Puna	Keaau, HI	51.1 GWh	106.8 mi
Puueo	Hilo, HI	3.8 GWh	99.7 mi
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Waimea	Kamuela, HI	1.7 GWh	56.4 mi