Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai

5031 Ku'ia Road, Koloa, HI 96756

Plant Summary Information

Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai is ranked #7 out of 9 agricultural by-products power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant NameBiomass to Energy Facility, Kauai
Utility NameMahipapa LLC
LocationKauai County, HI
Initial Operation DateMay 2014
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 6.4 GWh
Annual Consumption 188.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #7,355 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #7 out of 9 Agricultural By-Products Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #50 out of 65 Hawaii Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 1 Hawaii Agricultural By-Products Power Plants
Fuel Types Agricultural By-Products : 99.8%
Previous Operator Green Energy Team LLC (2013 to 2022)
Mahipapa LLC (2023 to 2024)

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Monthly Net Generation for Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai

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Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBiomass to Energy Facility, Kauai (59035)
Plant Address5031 Ku'ia Road, Koloa, HI 96756
UtilityMahipapa LLC (66115)
Latitude, Longitude21.96528, -159.46056
Generation Dates on FileJan 2014 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateMay 2014
Annual Generation 6.4 GWh
Fuel Types Agricultural By-Products : 99.8%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket NumberQF14-433-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC Region
Balancing Authority ()
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceDeep Wells
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerKauai Island Utility Cooperative (10071) HI
Grid Voltage 57.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator XKA1 Details Operating May 2014

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity0.5 MW
Winter Capacity0.5 MW
Minimum Load0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator XKA2 Details Operating May 2014

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity0.5 MW
Winter Capacity0.5 MW
Minimum Load0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator MKA1 Details Operating January 2016

TechnologyWood/Wood Waste Biomass
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity7.5 MW
Winter Capacity7.5 MW
Minimum Load4.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2016
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWood/Wood Waste Solids
Startup SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai Plant Owners

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