Wheeler Dam is a 404MW hydro power project. It is located on Tennessee river/basin in Alabama, 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 1936. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is currently owned by Tennessee Valley Authority with a stake of 100%.
The hydro power project consists of 8 turbines, each with 35.1MW nameplate capacity.
The hydro power project consists of 1 turbine with 36MW nameplate capacity.
The hydro power project consists of 2 turbines, each with 43.6MW nameplate capacity.
The project has 11 electric generators installed at the site.
Development status
The project got commissioned in 1936.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Huntsville Utilities under a power purchase agreement.
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