South Canal Hydro-1
Miguel Road, Montrose, CO 81401Plant Summary Information
South Canal Hydro-1 is ranked #15 out of 45 hydroelectric power plants in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Canal Hydro-1 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 7.7 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.
| Plant Name | South Canal Hydro-1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Delta-Montrose Electric Association |
| Location | Montrose County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 18.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 71.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,245 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #759 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #100 out of 283 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 45 Colorado Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Canal Hydro-1
South Canal Hydro-1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Canal Hydro-1 (58783) |
| Plant Address | Miguel Road, Montrose, CO 81401 |
| Utility | Delta-Montrose Electric Association (58675) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.48333, -107.755 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2013 to Oct 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 18.9 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Gunnison River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Delta Montrose Electric Assn (5086) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SC-1 Details Operating June 2013
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2013 |
| 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 |
South Canal Hydro-1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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