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Humpback Creek supplies power to Alaskan village

Journal Article · · Hydro Review; (United States)
OSTI ID:5498732

This article describes the design and installation of a small (1.25-MW) hydro plant in Cordova, Alaska, a small, isolated fishing village. The plant supplies 15-25% of the town's power, and has reduced dependende on diesel oil. The hydro plant is operated remotely from one of two diesel generation stations 7 miles away.

OSTI ID:
5498732
Journal Information:
Hydro Review; (United States), Journal Name: Hydro Review; (United States) Vol. 11:6; ISSN HYREE8; ISSN 0884-0385
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English