Small Hydro Construction In Alaska

摘要

Construction of one small hydroelectric project in Alaska is complete, and two more are being built. These three projects total 18 MW in capacity. Operation of these projects will eliminate the use of more than 2 million gallons of diesel fuel each year. Three hydroelectric projects are under construction or recently completed in Alaska: 800-kW Falls Creek, 3-MW Kasidaya Creek, and 14.3-MW Lake Dorothy. Development of these three projects is intended to offset the use of expensive diesel fuel. Together, these hydro projects are expected to produce more than 88,500 megawatt-hours of electricity each year to supply cities in southeastern Alaska.