South Canal Hydro-3
Miguel Road, Montrose, CO 81401Plant Summary Information
South Canal Hydro-3 is ranked #24 out of 47 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Canal Hydro-3 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.7 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2023 to November 2023.
| Plant Name | South Canal Hydro-3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Delta-Montrose Electric Association |
| Location | Montrose County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2013 |
| Last Update | Nov 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 12.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 44.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,618 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #900 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #114 out of 267 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 47 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Canal Hydro-3
South Canal Hydro-3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Canal Hydro-3 (58784) |
| Plant Address | Miguel Road, Montrose, CO 81401 |
| Utility | Delta-Montrose Electric Association (58675) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.47028, -107.77139 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2013 to Nov 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 12.3 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Gunnison River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Delta Montrose Electric Assn (5086) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SC-3 Details Operating August 2013
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2013 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
South Canal Hydro-3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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