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Ryan

Ryan is a hydraulic turbine facility located in Great Falls, Montana, operating under the jurisdiction of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council. With an operating capacity of 71.5 MW, the plant plays a crucial role in the power control area managed by NorthWestern Energy. The facility is regulated and is primarily owned by NorthWestern Energy Group, which also serves as the plant operator. Utilizing water as its fuel source, Ryan contributes to the sustainable energy landscape in the region, aligning with the strategic objectives of its majority owner, NorthWestern Energy Group.

Tech Type:

Hydraulic Turbine

Plant Operator:

NorthWestern Energy Group

Regulatory Status:

Regulated

Owner:

NorthWestern Energy Group

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

NorthWestern Energy (Montana Power)

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Missouri River

Operating Capacity (MW):

71.5

Year First Unit in Service:

1915

Fuel Type:

Water

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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