Kapaia Power Station
4941-K Maalo Rd, Lihue, HI 96766Plant Summary Information
Kapaia Power Station is ranked #7 out of 1,233 distillate fuel oil power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kapaia Power Station is comprised of 1 generator and generated 44.0 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Kapaia Power Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative |
| Location | Kauai County, HI |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2002 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 188.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,449 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 65 Hawaii Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 18 Hawaii Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 54.5% Other Fuel : 23.2% Waste/Other Oil : 22.3% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kapaia Power Station
Kapaia Power Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kapaia Power Station (56258) |
| Plant Address | 4941-K Maalo Rd, Lihue, HI 96766 |
| Utility | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (10071) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 21.99645, -159.3758 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2004 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 188.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 54.5% Other Fuel : 23.2% Waste/Other Oil : 22.3% |
| 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 | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (10071) HI |
| Grid Voltage | 57.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CT1 Details Operating September 2002
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 39.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Waste/Other Oil / Other Biomass Liquids / Other Fuel |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Kapaia Power Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| #11 | Newington | Newington, NH | 1.6 TWh |
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| #14 | Puna | Keaau, HI | 105.9 GWh |
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| #16 | Zeltmann | Astoria, NY | 3.5 TWh |
| #17 | Iatan | Weston, MO | 4.9 TWh |
| #18 | Bridgeport Station | Bridgeport, CT | 3.5 TWh |
| #19 | Stony Brook | Ludlow, MA | 64.7 GWh |
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| #21 | Lake Hubbard | Sunnyvale, TX | 1.7 TWh |
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