Upper Baker is a 100MW hydro power project. It is located on Baker river/basin in Washington, 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. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1959. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is currently owned by Puget Sound Energy with a stake of 100%.
Upper Baker is a run-of-river project.
Development status
The project got commissioned in 1959.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Puget Sound Energy under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors involved
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 unit of francis turbine with 48MW nameplate capacity.
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 unit of francis turbine with 52MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 1 electric generator for the project.
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