Oldman River Hydroelectric Plant

Oldman River Hydroelectric Plant is a run-of-river hydroelectric power station owned by Atco Power (75%) and Piikani Nation (25%). The plant is located on the Oldman River near in Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada. The plant is primarily used to supply power onto the Alberta grid.[1]

Oldman River Hydroelectric Plant
Country
  • Canada
LocationMunicipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9, near Pincher Creek, Alberta
Coordinates49°33′39″N 113°53′45″W
StatusOperational
Commission date2003
Owner(s)Atco Power
Piikani Nation
Thermal power station
Primary fuelHydro
Power generation
Nameplate capacity32 MW

Description

The plant consists of:

  • Two horizontal axis Francis turbines, (VA Tech Bouvier Canada with GE generators)
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See also

References

  1. "Oldman River Hydroelectric Plant". Retrieved 2012-05-24.


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