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Puna Geothermal Venture I

14-3860 Kapoho Pahoa Rd, Pahoa, HI 96778

Plant Summary Information

Puna Geothermal Venture I is ranked #24 out of 63 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Puna Geothermal Venture I is comprised of 12 generators and generated 70.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.

Plant NamePuna Geothermal Venture I
Utility NamePuna Geothermal Venture
LocationHawaii County, HI
Initial Operation DateAugust 1992
Last Update Dec 2022
Annual Generation 225.2 GWh
Annual Consumption 859.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,201 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #24 out of 63 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #8 out of 63 Hawaii Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 1 Hawaii Geothermal Power Plants
Fuel Types Geothermal

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Puna Geothermal Venture I Details

Summary Information
Plant NamePuna Geothermal Venture I (52028)
Plant Address14-3860 Kapoho Pahoa Rd Pahoa, HI 96778
UtilityPuna Geothermal Venture (3608)
Latitude, Longitude19.47898, -154.88836
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2022
Initial Operation DateAugust 1992
Annual Generation 225.2 GWh
Fuel Types Geothermal
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number85-323-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC Region
Balancing Authority ()
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceWater wells And Air Cooled
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerHawaii Electric Light Co Inc (8287) HI
Grid Voltage 69.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator OEC11 Details Operating August 1992

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.1 MW
Winter Capacity3.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1992
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Startup SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator OEC12 Details Operating August 1992

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.1 MW
Winter Capacity3.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1992
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Startup SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator OEC13 Details Operating August 1992

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.1 MW
Winter Capacity3.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1992
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Startup SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator OEC14 Details Operating August 1992

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.1 MW
Winter Capacity3.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1992
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Startup SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator OEC15 Details Operating August 1992

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.1 MW
Winter Capacity3.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1992
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Startup SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator OEC21 Details Operating August 1992

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.1 MW
Winter Capacity3.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1992
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Startup SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator OEC22 Details Operating August 1992

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.1 MW
Winter Capacity3.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1992
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Startup SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator OEC23 Details Operating August 1992

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.1 MW
Winter Capacity3.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1992
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Startup SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator OEC24 Details Operating August 1992

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.1 MW
Winter Capacity3.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1992
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Startup SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator OEC25 Details Operating August 1992

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.1 MW
Winter Capacity3.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1992
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Startup SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator OEC31 Details Operating February 2012

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverTurbines Used in a Binary Cycle
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity6 MW
Winter Capacity6 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2012
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Startup SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator OEC32 Details Operating February 2012

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverTurbines Used in a Binary Cycle
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity6 MW
Winter Capacity6 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2012
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Startup SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Puna Geothermal Venture I Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
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