Point A
25482 Firetower Lane, Andalusia, AL 36421Plant Summary Information
Point A is ranked #22 out of 23 hydroelectric power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Point A is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Point A |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PowerSouth Energy Cooperative |
| Location | Covington County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1925 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 16.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 59.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,324 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #825 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #67 out of 75 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 23 Alabama Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Point A
Point A Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Point A (55) |
| Plant Address | 25482 Firetower Lane, Andalusia, AL 36421 |
| Utility | PowerSouth Energy Cooperative (189) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.36115, -86.51831 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1925 |
| Annual Generation | 16.1 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 | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Conecuh River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PowerSouth Energy Cooperative (189) |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1925 |
| 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 2 Details Operating January 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1925 |
| 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 3 Details Operating January 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1949 |
| 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 |
Point A Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #831 | High Falls (WI) | Town of Stephenson, WI | 16.0 GWh |
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| #834 | James R Smith | Marquette, MI | 15.8 GWh |
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