Solomon Gulch

1455 Dayville road, Valdez, AK 99686

Plant Summary Information

Solomon Gulch is ranked #27 out of 125 power plants in Alaska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Solomon Gulch is comprised of 2 generators and generated 11.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Solomon Gulch
Utility Name	Copper Valley Elec Assn, Inc
Location	Chugach Census Area, AK
Initial Operation Date	January 1982
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	41.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	152.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,410 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #514 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #27 out of 125 Alaska Power Plants
Ranked #11 out of 32 Alaska Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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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 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1982
Annual Generation	41.8 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
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

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

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

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

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	22.9 GWh	1.7 mi
Glennallen	Glennallen, AK	6.5 GWh	75.4 mi
Humpback Creek	Cordova, AK	1.2 GWh	38.7 mi
Orca	Cordova, AK	4.3 GWh	40.9 mi
Power Creek	Cordova, AK	21.8 GWh	41.5 mi
Valdez	Valdez, AK	892.0 MWh	3.9 mi
Valdez Cogen	Valdez, AK	23.4 GWh	1.7 mi