Barron
1303 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812Plant Summary Information
Barron is ranked #65 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Barron is comprised of 1 generator and generated 89.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Barron |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Barron - (WI) |
| Location | Barron County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1923 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 342.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,758 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,319 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #220 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #65 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Barron
Barron Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Barron (4102) |
| Plant Address | 1303 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812 |
| Utility | City of Barron - (WI) (1278) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.40193, -91.84038 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1923 |
| Annual Generation | 342.0 MWh |
| 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Yellow River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co (13780) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator H2 Details Operating August 1923
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1923 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Barron Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Barron.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Solar Array | Barron, WI | 5.8 GWh | 0.7 mi |
| Cedar Falls (WI) | Menomonie, WI | 34.3 GWh | 32.2 mi |
| Cornell | Chippewa Falls, WI | 82.4 GWh | 37 mi |
| Cumberland (WI) | Cumberland, WI | 260.0 MWh | 12.7 mi |
| Cumberland Solar | Cumberland, WI | 3.7 GWh | 11.7 mi |
| Elk Mound | Elk Mound, WI | 25.2 GWh | 36.9 mi |
| Georgetown (Polk Burnett) | Balsam Lake, WI | 3.8 GWh | 26.1 mi |
| Hay River (Dunn 1) | Boyceville, WI | 2.8 GWh | 25.4 mi |
| Holcombe | Holcombe, WI | 92.7 GWh | 36.8 mi |
| Jim Falls | Jim Falls, WI | 121.9 GWh | 36.7 mi |
| Ladysmith Dam | Ladysmith, WI | 11.3 GWh | 36.9 mi |
| Menomonie | Menomonie, WI | 24.5 GWh | 36 mi |
| New Auburn DPC Solar | New Auburn, WI | 4.4 GWh | 23.7 mi |
| Rice Lake Solar Array | Rice Lake, WI | 6.9 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| Sand Lake DPC Solar | Centuria, WI | 2.1 GWh | 34.5 mi |
| Spooner Solar Array | Spooner, WI | 3.6 GWh | 35.7 mi |
| Thornapple | Bruce, WI | 7.6 GWh | 30.2 mi |
| Timberline Trail Gas Recovery | Weyerhaeser, WI | 18.9 GWh | 23.6 mi |
| Viresco Turtle Lake | Turtle Lake, WI | 7.8 GWh | 15.6 mi |
| Walleye (Dunn 2) | Colefax, WI | 2.8 GWh | 29.8 mi |