Wainiha Hydro
Powerhouse Road Extension, Hanalei, HI 96714Plant Summary Information
Wainiha Hydro is ranked #42 out of 64 power plants in Hawaii in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wainiha Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Wainiha Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | BBCP Kauai Operating LLC |
| Location | Kauai County, HI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1906 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 20.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 77.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,090 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #717 out of 1,242 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #42 out of 64 Hawaii Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 5 Hawaii Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
McBryde Sugar Co Ltd (2013 to 2021) BBCP Kauai Operating LLC (2022 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wainiha Hydro
Wainiha Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wainiha Hydro (10413) |
| Plant Address | Powerhouse Road Extension, Hanalei, HI 96714 |
| Utility | BBCP Kauai Operating LLC (65153) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 22.19629, -159.55614 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1906 |
| Annual Generation | 20.9 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Crop Production (111) |
| Sector | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Water Source | Wainiha River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (10071) HI |
| Grid Voltage | 57.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WAIA Details Operating January 1906
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1906 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator WAIB Details Operating January 1910
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1910 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Wainiha Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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