74th largest plant in Alabama · 6934th nationally
Point A is a hydroelectric power plant in Alabama with a nameplate capacity of 5.2 MW. It generates roughly 16.1k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,536 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 35% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Point A |
|---|---|
| Operator | Powersouth Energy Cooperative |
| City | Andalusia |
| County | Covington County |
| State | Alabama |
| ZIP | 36421 |
| Coordinates | 31.36115, -86.51831 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 2.0 MW | Operating | 1949 |
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.6 MW | Operating | 1925 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.6 MW | Operating | 1925 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans |
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.