Upper Baker is a 100MW hydro power project. It is located on Baker river/basin in Washington, the US. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1959.
Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 100 | 100 | – | Active | Washington, the US |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Puget Sound Energy with a stake of 100%.
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.
Methodology
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