Lake Echo Power Station
| Company type | Power station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hydroelectric power |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Headquarters | Central Highlands , Australia |
| Products | Electricity generation |
| Owner | Hydro Tasmania |
The Lake Echo Power Station is a traditional hydroelectric plant situated in Tasmania's Central Highlands area. It lies within the Upper River Derwent catchment and is both owned and managed by Hydro Tasmania.
Technical details
As a component of the Derwent hydroelectric system, which comprises eleven power stations, Lake Echo is the initial station located on the Dee River segment. This facility is positioned above ground along the shores of Dee Lagoon, just downstream from Lake Echo. Water is channeled through a flume and canal before descending via a single steel penstock, which includes a surge tower approximately halfway along its length.
Commissioned in 1956 by Hydro Electric Corporation (TAS), the station operates with one English Electric Francis turbine that delivers a generating capacity of . The power station contains one alternator, with water flow regulation achieved through a primary inlet valve and an additional relief valve designed to safeguard against excessive pressure. Its yearly energy production is roughly , which is transmitted to the TasNetworks grid through an 11 kV/110 kV English Electric generator transformer connected to the outdoor switchyard.
Lake Echo functions as a crucial headwater reservoir for catchments including Dee Lagoon, Bradys, Binney, Tungatinah Lagoon, and Lower River Derwent. It provides water supply to seven hydroelectric stations downstream.
See also
External links
- Hydro Tasmania information on the Lower Derwent