5.2 MW Hydro operating in Beaver, PA — PJM Interconnection, LLC
5.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1987
Operating Since
Coordinates
40.7335, -80.3148
County
Beaver, PA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Beaver Falls Municipal Auth | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Beaver Falls Municipal Auth | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Townsend Hydro is a 5.2 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The plant began operating in 1987 and is owned and operated by Beaver Falls Municipal Authority. It utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology with two generators. The primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the most recent year of data, Townsend Hydro generated 16,018 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 35.1%. The plant operates within the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and the RFC NERC region. Townsend Hydro is ranked as the 25th largest hydroelectric plant out of 28 in Pennsylvania, and 862nd out of 1464 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC
Grid Voltage
23 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
1.9K MWh
Latest Month
16.0K MWh
Annual Generation
35.1%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
VALL DUQ23 KV LOAD1
Pricing Hub
WESTERN HUB
Location Type
Load Node
Node Source
Curated node match