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South Canal Hydro-3

South Canal Hydro-3 is a hydraulic turbine power plant located in Montrose, Colorado, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (NERC Region). The facility operates with a capacity of 3.3 megawatts and is part of the WAPA Colorado-Missouri Region power control area. The plant is operated by Delta-Montrose Electric Association and is classified as unregulated. The majority ownership is held by the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association, which also serves as the owner holding company. The primary fuel source for the plant is water. Other owners of the power plant include Delta-Montrose Electric Association.

Tech Type:

Hydraulic Turbine

Plant Operator:

Delta-Montrose Electric Association

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

WAPA Colorado-Missouri Region

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Gunnison River

Operating Capacity (MW):

3.3

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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