H Power
91-174 Hanua Street, Kapolei, HI 96707Plant Summary Information
H Power is ranked #11 out of 57 non-biogenic municipal solid waste power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
H Power is comprised of 3 generators and generated 86.8 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | H Power |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery |
| Location | Honolulu County, HI |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1989 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 351.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,684 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #11 out of 57 NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 64 Hawaii Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 Hawaii NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.4% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.1% |
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Monthly Net Generation for H Power
H Power Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | H Power (10334) |
| Plant Address | 91-174 Hanua Street, Kapolei, HI 96707 |
| Utility | Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery (49846) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 21.30004, -158.09862 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 351.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.4% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.1% |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Solid Waste Landfill (562212) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | Caprock Well |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Hawaiian Electric Co Inc (19547) HI |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating November 1989
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 63.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 58 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 58 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1989 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating February 2013
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 33.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 28 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator PV1 Details Operating June 2020
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Dual Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | No |
| East West Fixed Tilt | Yes |
| DC Net Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Thin Film CIGS | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
H Power Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| City and County of Honolulu | 91-174 Hanua Street, Kapolei, HI 96707 | Generator GEN1 | 100.00% |
| City and County of Honolulu | 91-174 Hanua Street, Kapolei, HI 96707 | Generator GEN2 | 100.00% |
| City and County of Honolulu | 91-174 Hanua Street, Kapolei, HI 96707 | Generator PV1 | 100.00% |
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| #12 | Wheelabrator Millbury Facility | Millbury, MA | 322.8 GWh |
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| #14 | Wheelabrator Falls | Morrisville, PA | 303.6 GWh |
| #15 | Union County Resource Recovery | Rahway, NJ | 302.3 GWh |
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| #19 | Lee County Solid Waste Energy | Fort Myers, FL | 266.2 GWh |
| #20 | Wheelabrator North Andover | North Andover, MA | 238.8 GWh |
| #21 | Wheelabrator Saugus | Saugus, MA | 231.4 GWh |
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