Granite Falls

101 Oak Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241

Plant Summary Information

Granite Falls is ranked #24 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Granite Falls is comprised of 3 generators and generated 287.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameGranite Falls
Utility NameCity of Granite Falls - (MN)
LocationChippewa County, MN
Initial Operation DateAugust 1932
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 604.0 MWh
Annual Consumption 2.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #11,007 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,342 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #673 out of 737 Minnesota Power Plants
Ranked #24 out of 26 Minnesota Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water

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Monthly Net Generation for Granite Falls

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Granite Falls Details

Summary Information
Plant NameGranite Falls (1977)
Plant Address101 Oak Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241
UtilityCity of Granite Falls - (MN) (7494)
Latitude, Longitude44.81169, -95.53455
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateAugust 1932
Annual Generation 604.0 MWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceMinnesota River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCity of Granite Falls - (MN) (7494) MN
Grid Voltage 69.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 2 Details Operating August 1932

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity0.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity0.2 MW
Winter Capacity0.2 MW
Minimum Load0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1932
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 1 Details Operating August 1940

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity0.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity0.2 MW
Winter Capacity0.2 MW
Minimum Load0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1940
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator HC3 Details Operating June 1986

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity0.7 MW
Winter Capacity0.7 MW
Minimum Load0.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1986
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Granite Falls Plant Owners

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