Charlottetown Thermal Generating Station
| Charlottetown Thermal Generating Station | |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Location | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
| Coordinates | 46°14′18″N 63°07′06″W / 46.23834°N 63.11832°WCoordinates: 46°14′18″N 63°07′06″W / 46.23834°N 63.11832°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner(s) | Maritime Electric |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Fuel oil |
| Secondary fuel | Diesel fuel |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational |
5 X 12 MW (fuel oil) 1 X 49 MW (diesel) |
| Make and model | General Electric |
| Nameplate capacity | 109 MW |
Charlottetown Thermal Generating Station is a natural diesel oil power station owned by Maritime Electric, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The plant is primarily used during periods of peak demand or when the power supply from the mainline is impaired.[1]
Description
The plant consists of:
- Five oil fired generating units
- One diesel fired LM6000 combustion turbine supplied by General Electric installed in 2005 at a cost of $35 Million.[2]
References
- ↑ "About Us". Retrieved 2012-05-12.
- ↑ "CCGT Plants in Canada - other provinces". Retrieved 2012-05-12.
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