United States of America

Meldahl Hydroelectric Project— 105 MW Hydroelectric

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Meldahl Hydroelectric Project is a 105 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Hamilton, Ohio, United States, operated by the City of Hamilton since its commissioning in 2016. The facility generates electricity from river water flow, contributing to the local renewable energy supply. This plant ranks as the 188th largest hydro plant in the United States. With a capacity of 105 MW, it represents 0.09% 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, Meldahl is roughly 1.5% the size. Hydropower is an essential part of the United States' energy landscape, contributing about 6.5% of total electricity generation. The Meldahl plant benefits from its location on the Ohio River, which provides a consistent water flow for energy production. It is situated approximately 50 miles northeast of Cincinnati.