Granite Falls
101 Oak Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241Plant Summary Information
Granite Falls is ranked #21 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Granite Falls is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Granite Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Granite Falls - (MN) |
| Location | Chippewa County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1932 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 5.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,799 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,113 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #263 out of 756 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 26 Minnesota Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Granite Falls
Granite Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Granite Falls (1977) |
| Plant Address | 101 Oak Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| Utility | City of Granite Falls - (MN) (7494) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.81169, -95.53455 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1932 |
| Annual Generation | 5.3 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Minnesota River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Granite Falls - (MN) (7494) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1932
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1932 |
| 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 1 Details Operating August 1940
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1940 |
| 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 HC3 Details Operating June 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1986 |
| 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 |
Granite Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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