1.4 MW Hydro operating in Androscoggin, ME — ISO New England Inc.
1.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1986
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.1112, -70.3907
County
Androscoggin, ME
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | KEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | KEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Mechanic Falls hydroelectric plant is located in Androscoggin County, Maine. The plant has a total capacity of 1.4 MW and consists of two generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. It began operating in 1986 and is owned and operated by KEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
Mechanic Falls operates within the ISO New England Inc. balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. In the most recent year of data, the plant generated 1,898 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 15.4%. In terms of size, Mechanic Falls ranks as the 46th largest power plant out of 51 in the state of Maine, and 1332nd out of 1464 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
NPCC
Balancing Authority
ISO New England Inc.
Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
164 MWh
Latest Month
1.9K MWh
Annual Generation
15.4%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
ISO-NE
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
.Z.MAINE
Node Source
OSM spatial match