115th largest plant in Nebraska · 11698th nationally
Kearney is a hydroelectric power plant in Nebraska with a nameplate capacity of 1.5 MW. It generates roughly 439 MWh per year — enough to power about 41 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 3% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Kearney |
|---|---|
| Operator | Nebraska Public Power District |
| City | Kearney |
| County | Buffalo County |
| State | Nebraska |
| ZIP | 68847 |
| Coordinates | 40.70351, -99.10075 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.5 MW | Operating | 1921 |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool |
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.