United States of America

R C Kirkwood— 115.5 MW Hydroelectric

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R C Kirkwood is a 115.5 MW hydroelectric power plant located in California, USA, operated by the City & County of San Francisco since its commissioning in 1973. This facility contributes to the renewable energy supply in the region by harnessing water flow for electricity generation. It ranks as the 172nd largest hydro plant in the United States. With a capacity of 115.5 MW, it accounts for 0.1% of the country's total hydro capacity of 117,947 MW. The U.S. has 1,469 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 117,947 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, the Grand Coulee Dam at 6,809 MW, R C Kirkwood is approximately 1.7% the size. Hydropower is an essential part of California's energy mix, providing around 15% of the state's electricity. The R C Kirkwood plant utilizes the natural water resources of the Sierra Nevada region, located about 200 miles east of San Francisco, to generate renewable energy.