Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai

5031 Ku'ia Road, Koloa, HI 96756

Plant Summary Information

Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai is ranked #4 out of 10 agricultural by-products power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai is comprised of 3 generators and generated 11.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai
Utility Name	Mahipapa LLC
Location	Kauai County, HI
Initial Operation Date	May 2014
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	42.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	835.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,081 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #4 out of 10 Agricultural By-Products Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #30 out of 65 Hawaii Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 1 Hawaii Agricultural By-Products Power Plants
Fuel Types	Agricultural By-Products : 99.5%
Previous Operator	Green Energy Team LLC (2013 to 2022) Mahipapa LLC (2023 to 2023)

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Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai (59035)
Plant Address	5031 Ku'ia Road, Koloa, HI 96756
Utility	Mahipapa LLC (66115)
Latitude, Longitude	21.96528, -159.46056
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2014 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	May 2014
Annual Generation	42.2 GWh
Fuel Types	Agricultural By-Products : 99.5%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	Yes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number	QF14-433-000
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	Deep Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (10071) HI
Grid Voltage	57.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator XKA1 Details Operating May 2014

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.5 MW
Winter Capacity	0.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 2014
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator XKA2 Details Operating May 2014

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.5 MW
Winter Capacity	0.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 2014
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator MKA1 Details Operating January 2016

Technology	Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	7.5 MW
Winter Capacity	7.5 MW
Minimum Load	4.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2016

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai Plant Owners

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

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#10	Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers	Santa Rosa, TX	92.0 MWh

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