Keepit Power Station
Keepit Power Station is a hydro-electric power station located at the Keepit Dam on the Namoi River, near Gunnedah in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia. The Keepit Power Station has one turbine with a generating capacity of 7.2 megawatts (9,700 hp) of electricity. The power station is operated by Eraring Energy and generated 1,603 megawatts (2,150,000 hp) of net energy production during 2009, used primarily for peak-load generation.[1]
| Keepit Power Station | |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Location | North West Slopes, New South Wales |
| Coordinates | 30°52′27″S 150°30′48″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1960 |
| Owner(s) | State Water Corporation |
| Operator(s) | Eraring Energy |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Lake Keepit |
| Total capacity | 425,510 ML (15,027×106 cu ft) |
| Power Station | |
| Installed capacity | 7.2 MW (9,700 hp) |
| Annual generation | 10.2 GWh (37 TJ) |
| Website www | |
Location and features
The power station was completed in 1960, running one 6 megawatts (8,000 hp) turbine. In 1983, this turbine was upgraded to its present level.[2]
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References
- "Sustainability Report" (PDF). Organisational Profile. Eraring Energy. 2009. p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
- "Keepit". Generation Portfolio: Hydro Power Stations. Eraring Energy. 18 April 2013. Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
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