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Fargo Drop

Fargo Drop is a hydraulic turbine power plant located in Wilder, Idaho, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region. With an operating capacity of 1.1 MW, the plant harnesses water as its primary fuel source. It is operated by the Boise Project Board of Control, which also serves as the majority owner and holding company. The plant is unregulated and primarily sells its generated power to Idaho Power Company, contributing to the local energy supply.

Tech Type:

Hydraulic Turbine

Plant Operator:

Boise Project Board Of Control

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

Boise Project Board Of Control

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

Idaho Power Co

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Lake Lowell

Operating Capacity (MW):

1.1

Year First Unit in Service:

2013

Fuel Type:

Water

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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