Sand Point
100 Power Plant Way, Sand Point, AK 99661Plant Summary Information
Sand Point is ranked #31 out of 86 distillate fuel oil power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sand Point generated 826.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Sand Point |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sand Point Generating, LLC |
| Location | Aleutians East Borough, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2000 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 36.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,746 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #241 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #79 out of 130 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #31 out of 86 Alaska Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 92.5% Wind : 7.5% |
| Previous Operator |
TDX Sand Point Generating, LLC (2019 to 2022) Sand Point Generating, LLC (2023 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sand Point
Sand Point Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sand Point (1) |
| Plant Address | 100 Power Plant Way, Sand Point, AK 99661 |
| Utility | Sand Point Generating, LLC (63560) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 55.33972, -160.49722 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2019 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2000 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 92.5% Wind : 7.5% |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | TDX Sand Point Generating, LLC (63560) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 0.48 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby December 2000
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | December 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 2000
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 2010
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator WT1 Details Out of Service October 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.89 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V39-500 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 155 |
Generator WT2 Details Out of Service October 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.89 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V39-500 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 155 |
Generator 5.1 Details Operating February 2023
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2023 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Sand Point Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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