Hennepin Island Hydroelectric Plant - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Hennepin Island Hydroelectric Plant - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The Hennepin Island Hydroelectric Plant is at St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It has historically been an important part of St. Anthony Falls Hydroelectric Development. The plant is currently operated by Northern States Power/Xcel Energy. The facility stands on Hennepin Island near the Pillsbury "A" Mill at Saint Anthony Falls, the river's only waterfall, which powered the city's early sawmills, grist mills and other industry. There are five generating units.Xcel Energy, (2006), St. Anthony Hydro Project (PDF) Read more on Wikipedia
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