St. Cloud Hydro
1100 First Avenue South, St Cloud, MN 56301Plant Summary Information
St. Cloud Hydro is ranked #6 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
St. Cloud Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 8.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | St. Cloud Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | St. Cloud Hydroelectric Generation Facility |
| Location | Stearns County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 50.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 185.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,972 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #500 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #83 out of 756 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 26 Minnesota Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for St. Cloud Hydro
St. Cloud Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | St. Cloud Hydro (64242) |
| Plant Address | 1100 First Avenue South, St Cloud, MN 56301 |
| Utility | St. Cloud Hydroelectric Generation Facility (63831) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.54759, -94.14858 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2020 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 50.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 20-1129 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Mississippi River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN#1 Details Operating June 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN#2 Details Operating June 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
St. Cloud Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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