Thomson
180 St Highway 10, Carlton, MN 55718Plant Summary Information
Thomson is ranked #39 out of 756 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Thomson is comprised of 6 generators and generated 25.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Thomson |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ALLETE, Inc. |
| Location | Carlton County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1907 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 290.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,961 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #163 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #39 out of 756 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 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 Thomson
Thomson Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Thomson (1901) |
| Plant Address | 180 St Highway 10, Carlton, MN 55718 |
| Utility | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.655, -92.3333 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1907 |
| Annual Generation | 290.5 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 | St Louis River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1907
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MP.THOMSON |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MP.THOMSON |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1907 |
| 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 January 1907
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1907 |
| 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 3 Details Operating January 1907
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1907 |
| 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 4 Details Operating January 1914
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1914 |
| 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 5 Details Operating January 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1919 |
| 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 6 Details Operating January 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1949 |
| 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 |
Thomson Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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