244th largest plant in Virginia · 12185th nationally
Martinsville is a hydroelectric power plant in Virginia with a nameplate capacity of 1.3 MW.
| Plant Name | Martinsville |
|---|---|
| Operator | City Of Martinsville - (Va) |
| City | Martinsville |
| County | Henry County |
| State | Virginia |
| ZIP | 24112 |
| Coordinates | 36.66414, -79.88359 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.0 MW | Operating | 1932 |
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.3 MW | Operating | 1932 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pjm Interconnection, Llc |
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.