Puna
Puna Mill Road, Keaau, HI 96749Plant Summary Information
Puna is ranked #10 out of 1,262 distillate fuel oil power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Puna is comprised of 2 generators and generated 13.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Puna |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc |
| Location | Hawaii County, HI |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 51.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 746.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,829 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 65 Hawaii Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 17 Hawaii Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Puna
Puna Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Puna (7130) |
| Plant Address | Puna Mill Road, Keaau, HI 96749 |
| Utility | Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc (8287) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 19.6316, -155.0313 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 51.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Puna Well |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc (8287) HI |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1988
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 14 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Residual Fuel Oil / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1992
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Puna Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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