en.Wedoany.com Reported - SaskPower has completed the refurbishment of the E.B. Campbell Hydroelectric Station in Saskatchewan, Canada, a project costing C$275 million (approximately US$200 million) that extends the plant's operational life by at least 50 years.

The multi-year project, which began in 2021, included upgrades to the turbines, generators, and intake systems of the 294 MW plant. SaskPower stated that the work will improve efficiency and reliability, allowing the station to generate more electricity from the same amount of water.

"This refurbishment will allow the E.B. Campbell station to continue generating power for at least another 50 years, while improving efficiency and reliability," said Jeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for SaskPower. "This will enable SaskPower to continue accessing up to 294 MW of hydropower at a fraction of the cost of building new facilities."

According to SaskPower estimates, the current cost of building a new hydroelectric station of equivalent capacity would be approximately C$4 billion.

"Investments like the E.B. Campbell refurbishment are a key part of SaskPower's plan to ensure a reliable power system for the future," said Rupen Pandya, President and CEO of SaskPower. "This project also brought economic benefits, including approximately C$13.7 million in Indigenous and local employment and procurement opportunities."

Located on the Saskatchewan River northeast of Nipawin, the E.B. Campbell station entered commercial operation in 1963. It is SaskPower's largest hydroelectric station, generating enough electricity to power up to 250,000 homes. SaskPower noted that the refurbishment supports the provincial government's Saskatchewan First Energy Security Strategy and Supply Plan, under which the utility is investing in infrastructure to maintain reliability while working toward a net-zero emissions grid by 2050.

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