58th largest plant in Hawaii · 8126th nationally
Kaheka Hydro is a hydroelectric power plant in Hawaii with a nameplate capacity of 4.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Kaheka Hydro |
|---|---|
| Operator | Mahi Pono Llc |
| City | Puunene |
| County | Maui County |
| State | Hawaii |
| ZIP | 96784 |
| Coordinates | 20.88860, -156.35690 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAH1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.5 MW | Out of Service | 1925 |
| KAH2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.5 MW | Out of Service | 1925 |
| KAH3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.5 MW | Out of Service | 1925 |
| Balancing Authority | Hawaiian Electric Co Inc |
|---|
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.