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Taplin Gorge

Taplin Gorge is a hydraulic turbine facility located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, within the Midwest Reliability Organization region. The plant operates with a capacity of 0.56 megawatts and is integrated into the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s power control area. The facility is regulated and is primarily owned and operated by Otter Tail Power Company, a subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation. Utilizing water as its fuel source, Taplin Gorge contributes to the region’s renewable energy portfolio while adhering to regulatory standards.

Tech Type:

Hydraulic Turbine

Plant Operator:

Otter Tail Power Company

Regulatory Status:

Regulated

Owner:

Otter Tail Power Company

NERC Region Code:

Midwest Reliability Organization

Power Control Area:

Midcontinent Independent System Operator

Connected Utility:

Midwest Reliability Organization

Water Source:

Operating Capacity (MW):

0.56

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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