Where is Palaau Power Hybrid?

In Maui 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 Palaau Power Hybrid?

17 MW of nameplate capacity across 11 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Palaau Power Hybrid?

EIA-860M names Maui Electric Co Ltd 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 Palaau Power Hybrid LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Maui Electric Co Ltd 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 "Palaau Power Hybrid LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Palaau Power Hybrid still running?

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

Palaau Power Hybrid

Palaau Power Hybrid is a 17 MW oil-fired power plant in Maui County, Hawaii, operated by Maui Electric Co Ltd. EIA-860M lists 11 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1982 and 2017.

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: 17.1 MW; 16 MW net summer
Generating units: 11
In service: 1982–2017
EIA plant ID: 792

Where it is

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County: Maui County, Hawaii
Coordinates: 21.106, -157.0647
Balancing authority: Not reported
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Maui Electric Co Ltd
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Batteries, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (9) · Standby/Backup (1) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 15 MW, Battery 2 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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Palaau Power Hybrid: FAQ

Where is Palaau Power Hybrid?: In Maui 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 Palaau Power Hybrid?: 17 MW of nameplate capacity across 11 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Palaau Power Hybrid?: EIA-860M names Maui Electric Co Ltd 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 Palaau Power Hybrid LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Maui Electric Co Ltd 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 "Palaau Power Hybrid LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Palaau Power Hybrid still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.