Dells
1120 Forest st., Eau Claire, WI 54701Plant Summary Information
Dells is ranked #18 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dells is comprised of 5 generators and generated 6.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Dells |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Eau Claire County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1923 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 42.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 156.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,282 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #535 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #83 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dells
Dells Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dells (4002) |
| Plant Address | 1120 Forest st., Eau Claire, WI 54701 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.82806, -91.51111 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1923 |
| Annual Generation | 42.4 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Chippewa River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co (13780) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1923
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1924 |
| 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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1924 |
| 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 |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1924 |
| 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 |
Generator 5 Details Operating January 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1924 |
| 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 |
Dells Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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