Query
Upper Molina
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Upper Molina
Generated
2026-10-19T10:22:14.931Z

Briefing on Upper Molina

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 19, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
10 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1962
Operating since
1
Generators
26.1%
Capacity factor
23 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Upper Molina is a 10 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Colorado, currently Operating.

Upper Molina is reported in Colorado since 1962 under U S Bureau of Reclamation. Available operating and financial measures include 26.1% capacity factor and 23 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Mesa, Colorado
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
U S Bureau of Reclamation
Operator
U S Bureau of Reclamation
Grid
Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
Plant ID
521

What stands out

1

Upper Molina is a 10 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Colorado with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 26.1% capacity factor and 23 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
NERC region
WECC
State rank
#13 of 49
National rank
#665 of 1,462

Why it matters

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