Cethana Power Station
| Company type | Hydroelectric power station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Energy |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Headquarters | Tasmania , Australia |
| Products | Electricity |
| Parent | Hydro Electric Corporation (TAS) |
The Cethana Power Station operates as a traditional hydroelectric facility situated in the north-west region of Tasmania, Australia.
Technical details
As the fifth facility within the seven-station Mersey–Forth hydroelectric network, Cethana Power Station is positioned underground. It utilizes water sourced from Lake Cethana, the Wilmot Power Station located downstream of Lake Gairdner, along with unregulated flows from the Forth River. The station returns water to the Forth River through a tailrace tunnel equipped with a gate structure at its exit point.
Commissioned in 1971 by the Hydro Electric Corporation (TAS), this power station includes a single Fuji Francis turbine capable of producing 100 MW. The facility generates an estimated annual energy output of 434 GWh, which is delivered to an outdoor switchyard via a Fuji generator transformer consisting of three single-phase units rated at 13.8 kV/220 kV.
Engineering heritage
The Cethana Dam has been designated as a National Engineering Landmark by Engineers Australia through its Engineering Heritage Recognition Program.