Solomon Gulch
1455 Dayville road, Valdez, AK 99686Plant Summary Information
Solomon Gulch is ranked #26 out of 127 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Solomon Gulch is comprised of 2 generators and generated 10.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Solomon Gulch |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Copper Valley Elec Assn, Inc |
| Location | Chugach Census Area, AK |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1982 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 43.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 159.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,199 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #530 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 127 Alaska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 33 Alaska Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Solomon Gulch
Solomon Gulch Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Solomon Gulch (390) |
| Plant Address | 1455 Dayville road, Valdez, AK 99686 |
| Utility | Copper Valley Elec Assn, Inc (4329) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 61.0828, -146.3033 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1982 |
| Annual Generation | 43.2 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 | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Solomon Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Copper Valley Elec Assn, Inc (4329) AK |
| Grid Voltage | 14.40 kV / 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1982
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1982 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1982
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1982 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Solomon Gulch Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Below are closest 7 power plants surrounding Solomon Gulch.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Creek Hydro | Valdez, AK | 18.5 GWh | 1.7 mi |
| Glennallen | Glennallen, AK | 6.5 GWh | 75.4 mi |
| Humpback Creek | Cordova, AK | 2.0 GWh | 38.7 mi |
| Orca | Cordova, AK | 6.3 GWh | 40.9 mi |
| Power Creek | Cordova, AK | 16.7 GWh | 41.5 mi |
| Valdez | Valdez, AK | 4.2 GWh | 3.9 mi |
| Valdez Cogen | Valdez, AK | 22.5 GWh | 1.7 mi |