Wallace Dam is a 321.2MW hydro power project. It is located on Oconee river/basin in Georgia, the US. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1971 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1979.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 321.2 | 321.2 | – | Active | Georgia, the US | Georgia Power |
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The project is developed and owned by Georgia Power.
Wallace Dam is a pumped storage project.
The hydro power project consists of 2 turbines, each with 56.2MW nameplate capacity.
The project has 2 electric generators installed at the site.
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The project construction commenced in 1971 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1979.
Contractors Involved
Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 turbines, each with 54MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 4 electric generators for the project.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power Co (Georgia Power), a subsidiary of the Southern Power Co, generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity. The company produces electricity using various sources of energy such as coal, nuclear, solar, gas, and hydro. It supplies electricity in Georgia and to wholesale customers across the southeast region of the US. Georgia Power also offers energy efficiency and outdoor lighting products and services to homes and businesses. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Georgia Power is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the US.
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