223rd largest plant in Maine · 11698th nationally
Squa Pan Hydro Station is a hydroelectric power plant in Maine with a nameplate capacity of 1.5 MW. It generates roughly 682 MWh per year — enough to power about 64 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 5% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Squa Pan Hydro Station |
|---|---|
| Operator | Algonquin Northern Maine |
| City | Masardis |
| County | Aroostook County |
| State | Maine |
| ZIP | 04732 |
| Coordinates | 46.55648, -68.32554 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.5 MW | Standby | 1941 |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | New Brunswick System Operator |
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.