Waimea is a 7.5 MW oil-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc since 1971. Ranked #420 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 7.5 MW represents 0.02% of the United States' total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Waimea 393.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Keahole (89.1 MW, Oil) and Hamakua Energy Plant (66 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Hawaii, approximately 50 km from Hilo.
55 years old
United States of America, North America
- 5,259. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #26,300 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,345 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
55 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc operates 7 plants totalling 198 MW
12 plants within 100 km, 314 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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