Prairie River
County Rd 61, Grand Rapids, MN 55744Plant Summary Information
Prairie River is ranked #25 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Prairie River is comprised of 2 generators and generated 232.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Prairie River |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ALLETE, Inc. |
| Location | Itasca County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1920 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,750 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,288 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #571 out of 759 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 26 Minnesota Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Minnesota Power Inc (2013 to 2013) ALLETE, Inc. (2014 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Prairie River
Prairie River Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Prairie River (378) |
| Plant Address | County Rd 61, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 |
| Utility | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.28721, -93.49827 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1920 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Prairie River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 23.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1920
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1920 |
| 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 2 Details Operating April 1920
| 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 | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1920 |
| 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 |
Prairie River Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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