Pit 7 — 110 MW Hydroelectric

Pit 7 is a hydroelectric power plant with a capacity of 109.8 MW located in California, United States. It is operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and was commissioned in 1964.

This facility ranks as the 181st largest hydro plant in the United States, which has a total of 1,469 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 117,947 MW. Pit 7 contributes approximately 0.09% to the national hydro capacity. The largest hydro plant in the U.S., the Grand Coulee Dam, has a capacity of 6,809 MW, making Pit 7 a relatively small facility in comparison.

Hydropower plays a vital role in the energy landscape of the United States, accounting for around 8% of total electricity generation. The diverse geography, including rivers and lakes, provides ample opportunities for hydroelectric development. Pit 7 is situated in Northern California, approximately 300 km north of Sacramento.