Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut
16-701 Macadamia Nut Rd, Keaau, HI 96749Plant Summary Information
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut is ranked #29 out of 31 solar farms in Hawaii in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut generated 305.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Macadamia Nut Road Solar Project 2019 |
| Location | Hawaii County, HI |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2021 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,845 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6,592 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #62 out of 67 Hawaii Power Plants | |
| Ranked #29 out of 31 Hawaii Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut (68605) |
| Plant Address | 16-701 Macadamia Nut Rd, Keaau, HI 96749 |
| Utility | Macadamia Nut Road Solar Project 2019 (66970) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 19.65685, -155.00872 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2024 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 21-982-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | |
| Balancing Authority | Hawaiian Electric Co Inc (HECO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc (8287) HI |
| Grid Voltage | 0.48 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator 3146B Details Operating December 2021
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2021 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 0.5 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 0.5 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 0.1 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| System Peak Shaving | Yes |
| Load Management | P |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 68605 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | 3146G |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Generator 3146G Details Operating December 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2021 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 160 |
| Tilt Angle | 10 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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