Red Rock Hydro Plant
1004 216th Place, Pella, IA 50219Plant Summary Information
Red Rock Hydro Plant is ranked #2 out of 4 hydroelectric power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Red Rock Hydro Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 73.2 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Red Rock Hydro Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Western Minnesota Mun Pwr Agny |
| Location | Marion County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 128.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 445.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,869 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #298 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #88 out of 271 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 4 Iowa Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Red Rock Hydro Plant
Red Rock Hydro Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Red Rock Hydro Plant (58434) |
| Plant Address | 1004 216th Place, Pella, IA 50219 |
| Utility | Western Minnesota Mun Pwr Agny (20421) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.36972, -92.98083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2021 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 128.8 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Des Moines River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 2021
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2021
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Red Rock Hydro Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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