Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Hydropower Generating Station is a 102.6MW hydro power project. It is located on Arkansas river/basin in Arkansas, the US. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 1994 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1999. Buy the profile here.

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Description

The project is developed and owned by Arkansas Electric Cooperative. The company has a stake of 100%.

Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Hydropower Generating Station is a run-of-river project. The project generated 356 GWh of electricity.

Development status

The project construction commenced in 1994 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1999.

Contractors involved

Andritz Hydro Canada was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 3 units of kaplan turbines, each with 34.2MW nameplate capacity.

GE Renewable Energy supplied 3 electric generators for the project.

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About Arkansas Electric Cooperative

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) is a not-for-profit electric utility. It produces, procures and transmits electricity. The cooperative generates electricity using natural gas, oil and hydro sources. AECC also holds interests in coal-based power plants in Arkansas. Under power purchase agreements, it sources hydroelectric energy from the Southwestern Power Administration and other entities that produce electricity using wind, biomass and solar energy. The cooperative also assists its customers to preserve resources and manage energy costs; and provides energy audits and saving tips. It transmits electricity to its distribution cooperatives and third parties on wholesale basis. AECC is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, the US.

This content was updated on 4 January 2024

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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide from announcement through to operation across all technologies and countries worldwide.