Ruskin is a 120MW hydro power project. It is located on Stave river/basin in British Columbia, Canada. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 1929 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1930. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is developed and owned by BC Hydro.
Ruskin (Ruskin phase 1) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during Oct 2016.Ruskin (Ruskin Phase 2) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during Jun 2017.Ruskin (Ruskin Phase 3) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during Feb 2018. The project generated 348 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1929 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1930.
Contractors involved
Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The project consists of 3 units of Francis turbines, each with 40MW nameplate capacity.
Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the generator supplier for the hydro power project. The project consists of 3 generators.
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About BC Hydro
BC Hydro is an integrated electric utility. It generates, transmits and distributes electricity in the region of North America. The company produces power using hydro and thermal sources. Through long- and short-term commitments and other, BC Hydro purchases electricity; and has partnerships with projects across the province, including biomass, hydro, wind and solar. It delivers electricity to residential, commercial, trade, light and large industrial, and other customers in British Columbia. The company has operations in Vernon, Prince George, Kamloops, Burnaby, Cranbrook, Nanaimo, Surrey, Revelstoke, and Victoria. It is owned by the government and the people of British Columbia. BC Hydro is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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