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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSFriant Hydro Facility
Friant Hydro Facility is a 37.5 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Fresno County, California, operated by Friant Power Authority.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 18 MW | |
| M1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 9.8 MW | |
| RO2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 6.9 MW | |
| RO1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.4 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Friant Power Authority
- Location
- Fresno County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 37.5 MW
- First unit online
- Apr 1985
- EIA plant ID
- 50393
Location
36.9977, -119.7035
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem