Where is Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai?

In Kauai County, Hawaii (HI). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai?

10 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai?

EIA-860M names Mahipapa LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Mahipapa LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai

Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai is a 10 MW biomass power plant in Kauai County, Hawaii, operated by Mahipapa LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2014 and 2016.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 10.3 MW; 8.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2014–2016
EIA plant ID: 59035

Where it is

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County: Kauai County, Hawaii
Coordinates: 21.9653, -159.4606
Balancing authority: Not reported
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Mahipapa LLC
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Other Waste Biomass, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Biomass 9 MW, Petroleum 1 MW. It is filed here under Biomass, the source with the most capacity.

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Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai: FAQ

Where is Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai?: In Kauai County, Hawaii (HI). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai?: 10 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai?: EIA-860M names Mahipapa LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Mahipapa LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Biomass to Energy Facility, Kauai still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.