67th largest plant in Hawaii · 12185th nationally
Paia Hydroelectric Plant is a hydroelectric power plant in Hawaii with a nameplate capacity of 1.3 MW.
| Plant Name | Paia Hydroelectric Plant |
|---|---|
| Operator | Mahi Pono Llc |
| City | Paia |
| County | Maui County |
| State | Hawaii |
| ZIP | 96779 |
| Coordinates | 20.88670, -156.33780 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAH1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.3 MW | Out of Service | 1912 |
| 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.