Guntersville — 115 MW Hydroelectric

Guntersville is a 115.2 MW hydroelectric power plant located in the United States, operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority since its commissioning in 1942. This facility generates electricity from hydropower, contributing to the national renewable energy capacity.

It ranks as the 173rd largest hydro plant in the United States. With a capacity of 115.2 MW, it represents 0.1% of the country’s total hydro capacity of 117,947 MW. The United States has 1,469 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 117,947 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Grand Coulee Dam at 6,809 MW, Guntersville is approximately 1.7% the size.

Hydropower is a significant part of the United States’ energy mix, accounting for about 6% of total electricity generation. The Guntersville plant utilizes the Tennessee River, which is a critical waterway in the region. The facility is located in Alabama, approximately 50 miles from Huntsville.