Granite Falls
101 Oak Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241Plant 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 226.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Granite Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Granite Falls - (MN) |
| Location | Chippewa County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1932 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 1.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,310 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,310 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #625 out of 695 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
Granite Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Granite Falls (1977) |
| Plant Address | 101 Oak Street Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| Utility | City of Granite Falls - (MN) (7494) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.81169, -95.53455 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1932 |
| Annual Generation | 1.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Minnesota River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Granite Falls - (MN) (7494) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1932
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1932 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1940
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1940 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator HC3 Details Out of Service June 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | June 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Planned New Prime Mover | HA |
| Planned Energy Source | WAT |
| Planned New Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Planned Repower | June 2023 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Granite Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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