Waiau
475 Kamehamenha Hwy, Pearl City, HI 96782Plant Summary Information
Waiau is ranked #3 out of 59 residual fuel oil power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Waiau is comprised of 8 generators and generated 432.3 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Waiau |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Hawaiian Electric Co Inc |
| Location | Honolulu County, HI |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1947 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #626 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 59 Residual Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 65 Hawaii Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 6 Hawaii Residual Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Residual Fuel Oil : 94.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 5.3% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Waiau
Waiau Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Waiau (766) |
| Plant Address | 475 Kamehamenha Hwy Pearl City, HI 96782 |
| Utility | Hawaiian Electric Co Inc (19547) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 21.389, -157.96152 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1947 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Residual Fuel Oil : 94.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 5.3% |
| 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 | Pearl Harbor |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Hawaiian Electric Co Inc (19547) HI |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator W3 Details Operating December 1947
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 47.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 47.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1947 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Gaseous Propane |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator W4 Details Operating October 1950
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 47.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 47.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1950 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Gaseous Propane |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator W5 Details Operating September 1959
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 51.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 51.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1959 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator W6 Details Operating June 1961
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 51.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 51.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1961 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator W7 Details Operating October 1966
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 81.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 77.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 77.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator W8 Details Operating November 1968
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 81.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 77.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 77.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator W10 Details Operating December 1973
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 51.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 51.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator W9 Details Operating June 1973
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 51.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 51.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Waiau Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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