Puueo
117 Wainaku Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720Plant Summary Information
Puueo is ranked #4 out of 5 hydroelectric power plants in Hawaii in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Puueo is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Puueo |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc |
| Location | Hawaii County, HI |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1918 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,297 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,226 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #54 out of 65 Hawaii Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 5 Hawaii Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Puueo
Puueo Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Puueo (771) |
| Plant Address | 117 Wainaku Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 |
| Utility | Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc (8287) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 19.7264, -155.0908 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1918 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 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 | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wailuku River |
| 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 December 1918
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1918 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2A Details Operating October 2005
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2005 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Puueo Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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