Fries Hydroelectric Project
Highway 94, Fries, VA 24330Plant Summary Information
Fries Hydroelectric Project is ranked #8 out of 20 hydroelectric power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fries Hydroelectric Project is comprised of 4 generators and generated 3.8 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Fries Hydroelectric Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Rivers Power US, LLC |
| Location | Grayson County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1933 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 20.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 74.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,128 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #750 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #133 out of 216 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 20 Virginia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Aquenergy Systems Inc (2013 to 2019) Central Rivers Power US, LLC (2020 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fries Hydroelectric Project
Fries Hydroelectric Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fries Hydroelectric Project (10798) |
| Plant Address | Highway 94, Fries, VA 24330 |
| Utility | Central Rivers Power US, LLC (64078) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.7151, -80.98562 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1933 |
| Annual Generation | 20.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 86-1092-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | New River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Appalachian Power Co (733) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1933
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1933 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1933
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1933 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 1933
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1933 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating January 1981
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Fries Hydroelectric Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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