Orono Hydro Station
19 Broadway Street, Orono, ME 4461Plant Summary Information
Orono Hydro Station is ranked #39 out of 48 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Orono Hydro Station is comprised of 4 generators and generated 880.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Orono Hydro Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brookfield Black Bear Hydro, LLC |
| Location | Penobscot County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 5.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 24.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,685 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,055 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #136 out of 207 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #39 out of 48 Maine Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Orono Hydro Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Orono Hydro Station (57184) |
| Plant Address | 19 Broadway Street, Orono, ME 4461 |
| Utility | Brookfield Black Bear Hydro, LLC (59178) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.8803, -68.6647 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2009 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 5.8 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Penobscot River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Versant Power (1179) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 2009
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 2009
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 2009
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 2 Details Operating March 2009
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Orono Hydro Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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