Kapaia Power Station is a 39.1 MW power plant in the United States, operated by Kauai Island Utility Cooperative and commissioned in 2001. Ranked #6 of 17 other plants in the United States, Kapaia accounts for 6.83% of the country's total other capacity of 572 MW. The largest other plant in the United States is PPG Riverside at 162 MW, making Kapaia 4.1 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Port Allen (HI) (99.5 MW, Oil), AES LAWAI SOLAR Hybrid (40 MW, Storage), and KIUC Kapaia PV and BA Storage Project Hybrid (28 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Kauai County, approximately 30 km from Lihue.
25 years old
United States of America, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Other
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy ProfileOther power generation refers to a diverse category of energy production methods that do not fall under the conventional classifications of fossil fuels, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, or solar energy. This category encompasses a variety of technologies and sources, including geothermal, biomass, wave energy, and other innovative approaches. As of now, there are 98 Other power plants operating worldwide, distributed across 18 countries, with a total installed capacity of approximately 26.7 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in this sector include China, France, India, Argentina, and Russia, each contributing significantly to the global energy mix.
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