Where is Gay Robinson?

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 Gay Robinson?

9 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Gay Robinson?

EIA-860M names Gay & Robinson Inc 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 Gay Robinson LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Gay & Robinson Inc 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 "Gay Robinson LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Gay Robinson still running?

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

Gay Robinson

Gay Robinson is a 9 MW hydroelectric power plant in Kauai County, Hawaii, operated by Gay & Robinson Inc. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1982 and 2019.

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: 8.7 MW; 8.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1982–2019
EIA plant ID: 50333

Where it is

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County: Kauai County, Hawaii
Coordinates: 21.9178, -159.6294
Balancing authority: NA
Sector: Industrial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Gay & Robinson Inc
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup (2) · Operating (2)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Hydro 8 MW, Petroleum 1 MW. It is filed here under Hydro, the source with the most capacity.

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Gay Robinson: FAQ

Where is Gay Robinson?: 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 Gay Robinson?: 9 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Gay Robinson?: EIA-860M names Gay & Robinson Inc 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 Gay Robinson LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Gay & Robinson Inc 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 "Gay Robinson LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Gay Robinson still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.