Summersville: Building a New Hydro Plant at an Existing Dam

摘要

The 80-MW Summersville project in West Virginia — completed at a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' dam —provides 200 gigawatt-hours of clean electricity each year, enhanced recreational opportunities for river users, and revenue for the city and the federal government. Summersville illustrates the promise and challenges of building new hydro facilities at existing dams.