Kapaia Power Station
4941-K Maalo Rd, Lihue, HI 96766Plant Summary Information
Kapaia Power Station is ranked #3 out of 16 waste/other oil power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kapaia Power Station is comprised of 1 generator and generated 51.3 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Kapaia Power Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative |
| Location | Kauai County, HI |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2002 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 178.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,454 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 16 Waste/Other Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 65 Hawaii Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 3 Hawaii Waste/Other Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Waste/Other Oil : 63.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 36.5% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kapaia Power Station
Kapaia Power Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kapaia Power Station (56258) |
| Plant Address | 4941-K Maalo Rd, Lihue, HI 96766 |
| Utility | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (10071) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 21.99645, -159.3758 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2004 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 178.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Waste/Other Oil : 63.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 36.5% |
| 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 | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (10071) HI |
| Grid Voltage | 57.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CT1 Details Operating September 2002
| Technology | All Other |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 39.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Other Fuel / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Kapaia Power Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Pole | North Pole, AK | 483.5 GWh |
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| #4 | Hamakua Energy Plant | Honokaa, HI | 119.8 GWh |
| #5 | Valdez Cogen | Valdez, AK | 24.0 GWh |
| #6 | Watson Cogeneration | Carson, CA | 2.4 TWh |
| #7 | Winyah | Georgetown, SC | 3.3 TWh |
| #8 | Dry Fork Station | Gillette, WY | 2.7 TWh |
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| #10 | Sylvamo Corporation Eastover Facility | Eastover, SC | 560.1 GWh |
| #11 | Goodyear Beaumont Chemical Plant | Beaumont, TX | 276.1 GWh |
| #12 | WestRock (WA) | Tacoma, WA | 196.3 GWh |
| #13 | Riverwood International Macon Mill | Macon, GA | 359.3 GWh |
| #14 | Port Townsend Paper | Port Townsend, WA | 35.3 GWh |
| #15 | Mt Storm | Mount Storm, WV | 3.6 TWh |
| #16 | Pensacola Florida Plant | Cantonment, FL | 454.7 GWh |
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