GE Renewable Energy to upgrade Don Pedro Hydroelectric Power Plant in California
Greenwood Village, CO - The scope of the project includes the replacement of 4 turbines and 3 generators and the repair of one additional generator.
GE Renewable Energy has announced that they have signed a refurbishment contract with the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) to modernize the powerhouse of the Don Pedro hydropower plant in California. Upon completion of the refurbishment project, the maximum capacity of the facility will increase from 203 MW to approximately 268 MW. This amount of energy is sufficient to meet the energy needed to power approximately 150,000 homes. The new units will increase the power plant's efficiency, operating range and have a design life of 50 years.
According to GE Renewable Energy, the scope of the project includes the replacement of 4 turbines and 3 generators and the repair of one additional generator. The main objective of the refurbishment is to maintain the overall plant equipment reliability for another five decades to come.
"With the increase of renewable energy in California, grid stability is and will be critical and the installed hydropower fleet can be retrofitted to play a significant role. Helping our customers address the increased demands for flexibility is vital in today's energy markets," said Pascal Radue, President and CEO of GE Renewable Energy's Hydropower business.
Source: GE Renewable Energy
