Hamakua Energy Plant

45-300 Lehua St., Honokaa, HI 96727

Plant Summary Information

Hamakua Energy Plant is ranked #1 out of 10 other biomass liquids power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Hamakua Energy Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 15.7 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameHamakua Energy Plant
Utility NameHamakua Energy, LLC
LocationHawaii County, HI
Initial Operation DateJuly 2000
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 104.7 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #3,152 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1 out of 10 Other Biomass Liquids Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #16 out of 65 Hawaii Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 3 Hawaii Other Biomass Liquids Power Plants
Fuel Types Other Biomass Liquids : 58.6% Waste/Other Oil : 41.4%
Previous Operator Hamakua Energy Partners LP (2013 to 2016)
Hamakua Energy, LLC (2017 to 2023)

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Hamakua Energy Plant Details

Summary Information
Plant NameHamakua Energy Plant (55369)
Plant Address45-300 Lehua St., Honokaa, HI 96727
UtilityHamakua Energy, LLC (61213)
Latitude, Longitude20.0939, -155.4711
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateJuly 2000
Annual Generation 104.7 GWh
Fuel Types Other Biomass Liquids : 58.6% Waste/Other Oil : 41.4%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number98-14-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC Region
Balancing Authority ()
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceWells
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerHawaii Electric Light Co Inc (8287) HI
Grid Voltage 69.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator CT2 Details Operating October 2000

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity23 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity21.7 MW
Winter Capacity21.7 MW
Minimum Load5.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2000
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWaste/Other Oil / Other Biomass Liquids / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator ST1 Details Operating October 2000

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersNo
Nameplate Capacity20 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.999
Summer Capacity17.4 MW
Winter Capacity17.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2000
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWaste/Other Oil / Other Biomass Liquids / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CT1 Details Operating July 2000

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity23 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity21.7 MW
Winter Capacity21.7 MW
Minimum Load5.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2000
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWaste/Other Oil / Other Biomass Liquids / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Hamakua Energy Plant Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
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