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Blanchard

Blanchard is a hydraulic turbine power generation facility located in Royalton, Minnesota, within the Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) NERC region. The plant operates with a capacity of 18 megawatts and is integrated into the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) power control area. Minnesota Power Enterprises serves as both the plant operator and the majority owner, with ALLETE as the owner holding company. The facility is regulated and utilizes water as its primary fuel source, contributing to the region’s renewable energy portfolio.

Tech Type:

Hydraulic Turbine

Plant Operator:

Minnesota Power Enterprises

Regulatory Status:

Regulated

Owner:

Minnesota Power Enterprises

NERC Region Code:

Midwest Reliability Organization

Power Control Area:

Midcontinent Independent System Operator

Connected Utility:

Midwest Reliability Organization

Water Source:

Mississippi River

Operating Capacity (MW):

Year First Unit in Service:

1925

Fuel Type:

Water

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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