Redwood Falls

101 East Bridge Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Plant Summary Information

Redwood Falls is ranked #25 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Redwood Falls is comprised of 3 generators and generated 276.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameRedwood Falls
Utility NameRedwood Falls Public Util Comm
LocationRedwood County, MN
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1970
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 880.0 MWh
Annual Consumption 5.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #10,858 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,345 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #664 out of 737 Minnesota Power Plants
Ranked #25 out of 26 Minnesota Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water : 48.9% Natural Gas : 34.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 16.6%

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Monthly Net Generation for Redwood Falls

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Redwood Falls Details

Summary Information
Plant NameRedwood Falls (2009)
Plant Address101 East Bridge Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
UtilityRedwood Falls Public Util Comm (15793)
Latitude, Longitude44.5431, -95.1178
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1970
Annual Generation 880.0 MWh
Fuel Types Water : 48.9% Natural Gas : 34.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 16.6%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceRedwood River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerRedwood Falls Public Util Comm (15793) MN
Grid Voltage 13.80 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)GREAT PLAINS NATURAL GAS CO
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator 6 Details Operating January 1970

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity2.1 MW
Winter Capacity2.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 1970
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 7 Details Operating January 1974

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity5.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity6 MW
Winter Capacity6 MW
Minimum Load0.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 1974
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes

Generator 8 Details Operating October 2013

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity0.5 MW
Winter Capacity0.5 MW
Minimum Load0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2013
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Redwood Falls Plant Owners

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