Opekiska L&d Hydroelectric Project is a hydroelectric power plant in West Virginia.
| Plant Name | Opekiska L&d Hydroelectric Project |
|---|---|
| Operator | Rye Development |
| City | Fairmont |
| County | Monongalia County |
| State | West Virginia |
| ZIP | 26501 |
| Coordinates | 39.56492, -80.05114 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 3.0 MW | Planned | — |
| NA2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 3.0 MW | Planned | — |
| 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.