Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant
700 West Wecor Road, Hawesville, KY 42348Plant Summary Information
Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant is ranked #20 out of 56 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 124.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc |
| Location | Hancock County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 415.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,484 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #106 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 56 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 11 Kentucky Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant
Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant (57399) |
| Plant Address | 700 West Wecor Road, Hawesville, KY 42348 |
| Utility | American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc (40577) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.89972, -86.70583 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2016 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 415.9 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 | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Ohio River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co (17633) IN |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CG1 Details Operating January 2016
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2016 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CG2 Details Operating March 2016
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2016 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CG3 Details Operating June 2016
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2016 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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