US utility Duke Energy has announced that its Jocassee pumped storage project will receive two new turbines for units 1 and 2 in August and September, increasing the project’s capacity by 50MW...
...These will be the first upgrades to Jocassee units 1 and 2 since they began commercial operation in 1973. Replacing the turbines will enhance hydro generation from the current maximum capability of 170MW to 195MW each. They will also increase pumping capacity by 37MW each. Units 3 and 4 were upgraded in 2006 and 2007. Lake Jocassee will be operated at least four feet below full pond during the upgrades to units 1 and 2, which are planned for September 2010 through May 2011.
http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/story.asp?sectioncode=130&storyCode=2057072
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