United States of America

Bradley Lake— 126 MW Hydroelectric

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Bradley Lake is a 126 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Alaska, United States, operated by Homer Electric Association Inc. The plant was commissioned in 1991 and contributes to the state's renewable energy supply. It is the 163rd largest hydro plant in the United States. With a capacity of 126 MW, it represents 0.11% of the country's total hydro capacity of 117,947 MW. The United States has 1,469 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 117,947 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Grand Coulee Dam at 6,809 MW, Bradley Lake is approximately 1/54th the size. Hydropower is a crucial part of Alaska's energy landscape, providing a renewable source of electricity in a state with vast water resources. The geographical features of the region, including numerous rivers and lakes, facilitate hydroelectric power generation. Bradley Lake is situated approximately 200 miles south of Anchorage in the Kenai Peninsula region.