South Forks Hydro
3431 A. North 3800 East, Hansen, ID 83334Plant Summary Information
South Forks Hydro is ranked #34 out of 76 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Forks Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 10.6 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2023 to October 2023.
| Plant Name | South Forks Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | South Forks Joint Venture |
| Location | Twin Falls County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Last Update | Oct 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 29.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 105.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,661 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #648 out of 1,370 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #85 out of 141 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 76 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Forks Hydro
South Forks Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Forks Hydro (10296) |
| Plant Address | 3431 A. North 3800 East, Hansen, ID 83334 |
| Utility | South Forks Joint Venture (17627) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.4937, -114.3102 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 29.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 80-8-001; 84-211-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Irrigation |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 12.46 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating December 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
South Forks Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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