Upper Molina
n/a, Molina, CO 81401Plant Summary Information
Upper Molina is ranked #13 out of 45 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Upper Molina is comprised of 1 generator and generated 5.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Upper Molina |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Mesa County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1962 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 21.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 75.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,883 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #729 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #94 out of 250 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 45 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Upper Molina
Upper Molina Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Upper Molina (521) |
| Plant Address | Molina, CO 81401 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.14381, -108.00478 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1962 |
| Annual Generation | 21.3 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 | Bonham Reservoir |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1962
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Upper Molina Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Water.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #719 | Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station | Mechanicville, NY | 22.3 GWh |
| #720 | Fleish | Fleish, NV | 22.2 GWh |
| #721 | Alexander | Merrill, WI | 22.1 GWh |
| #722 | Fries Hydroelectric Project | Fries, VA | 22.0 GWh |
| #723 | Lockwood Hydroelectric Facility | Waterville, ME | 21.9 GWh |
| #724 | Tuxedo | Flat Rock, NC | 21.9 GWh |
| #725 | Gaston Shoals | Blacksburg, SC | 21.7 GWh |
| #726 | Clearwater 2 | Idleyld Park, OR | 21.6 GWh |
| #727 | Deerfield 4 | Buckland, MA | 21.6 GWh |
| #728 | Rolfe Canal Hydro | Penacook, NH | 21.4 GWh |
| #730 | Monroe (NE) | Monroe, NE | 21.1 GWh |
| #731 | Fairfax Falls | Fairfax, VT | 21.0 GWh |
| #732 | Green Springs | Columbia Falls, OR | 21.0 GWh |
| #733 | Penacook Lower Falls | Boscawen, NH | 20.9 GWh |
| #734 | Norway (IN) | Monticello, IN | 20.8 GWh |
| #735 | Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4 | Montrose, CO | 20.7 GWh |
| #736 | Robbs Peak | Fresh Pond, CA | 20.7 GWh |
| #737 | Flat Rock | Fine, NY | 20.7 GWh |
| #738 | Verdi | Verdi, NV | 20.6 GWh |
| #739 | Fort Miller Hydroelectric Facility | Northumberland, NY | 20.6 GWh |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Upper Molina.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 MW LLC | Somerset, CO | 3.2 GWh | 31.9 mi |
| Ash Mesa Solar, LLC | Olathe, CO | 10.6 GWh | 33.2 mi |
| Crystal | Montrose, CO | 119.6 GWh | 48.3 mi |
| Eagle Springs Solar LLC | Silt, CO | 1.7 GWh | 31.1 mi |
| Lower Molina | Molina, CO | 12.4 GWh | 4 mi |
| Mesa CSG 1 Murdock | Grand Junction, CO | 3.8 GWh | 34.3 mi |
| Mesa CSG 2 Massicotte | Palisade, CO | 2.1 GWh | 23.3 mi |
| Mesa PV1 | Grand Junction, CO | 3.6 GWh | 27.6 mi |
| Oak Leaf Solar XXXI LLC (CSG) | Debeque, CO | 3.4 GWh | 16.9 mi |
| Oak Leaf Solar XXXII (CSG) | Rifle, CO | 3.6 GWh | 28.1 mi |
| Pivot Solar 1 LLC (CSG) | Parachute, CO | 771.0 MWh | 19.3 mi |
| Pivot Solar 3 LLC (CSG) | Parachute, CO | 1.5 GWh | 19.3 mi |
| Pivot Solar 7 LLC (CSG) | Rifle, CO | 1.4 GWh | 28.1 mi |
| Redlands Water & Power | Grand Junction, CO | 7.0 GWh | 32 mi |
| Shavano Falls Hydro | Montrose, CO | 11.7 GWh | 45 mi |
| Shavano Falls Hydro Drop 4 | Montrose, CO | 20.7 GWh | 49.5 mi |
| South Canal Hydro-1 | Montrose, CO | 17.1 GWh | 47.6 mi |
| South Canal Hydro-3 | Montrose, CO | 12.8 GWh | 48.2 mi |
| Sunnyside Ranch Community Solar Array | Carbondale, CO | 3.4 GWh | 49.1 mi |
| WWRF Solar Plant | Rifle, CO | 2.2 GWh | 28.1 mi |