en.Wedoany.com Reported - SaskPower has completed a major refurbishment of the E.B. Campbell Hydroelectric Station, ensuring the Saskatchewan-based facility can continue to provide reliable, affordable electricity to customers for decades to come.

Jeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for SaskPower, stated that the refurbishment will allow the E.B. Campbell Hydroelectric Station to generate power for at least another 50 years while improving efficiency and reliability. He believes this will enable SaskPower to continue accessing up to 294 megawatts of hydropower at a fraction of the cost of building new facilities.

The $275 million project, initiated in 2021 and spanning several years, included upgrades to turbines, generators, and water intake systems. After the upgrades, the station can generate more electricity using the same amount of water, fully leveraging existing infrastructure. Current estimates indicate that building a new hydroelectric station of equivalent capacity would cost approximately $4 billion.

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

The E.B. Campbell Hydroelectric Station, located on the Saskatchewan River northeast of Nipawin, began operations in 1963. With a capacity of 294 megawatts, it is SaskPower's largest hydroelectric station, capable of powering up to 250,000 homes.

SaskPower's investments are guided by the provincial government's Saskatchewan First Energy Security Strategy and Supply Plan. Under this plan, SaskPower will continue to invest in infrastructure projects to ensure customers receive reliable power as the province progresses toward its 2050 net-zero grid goal.

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