Potato Rapids
N4295 Potato Rapids Rd, Town of Porterfield, WI 54143Plant Summary Information
Potato Rapids is ranked #57 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Potato Rapids is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Potato Rapids |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Public Service Corp |
| Location | Marinette County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1921 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 5.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,421 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,123 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #143 out of 198 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #57 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Potato Rapids
Potato Rapids Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Potato Rapids (4071) |
| Plant Address | N4295 Potato Rapids Rd Town of Porterfield, WI 54143 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Public Service Corp (20860) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.1136, -87.7586 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1921 |
| Annual Generation | 5.2 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 | Peshtigo River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Wisconsin Public Service Corp (20860) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 24.90 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1921
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WPS.WPSM |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WPS.WPSM |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1921 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1921
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WPS.WPSM |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WPS.WPSM |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1921 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1926
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WPS.WPSM |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WPS.WPSM |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1926 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Potato Rapids Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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