Nieterana Power Station
| Company type | Power station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hydroelectric power |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Central Highlands , Australia |
| Products | Electricity generation |
| Parent | Hydro Tasmania |
The Nieterana Power Station is a minor hydroelectric facility situated in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia.
Technical details
As the second installation within the Derwent hydroelectric system, which comprises eleven stations, Nieterana is positioned above ground at the foot of the concrete arched Clark Dam on the River Derwent. This dam creates Lake King William, and the power station harnesses water discharged from Butlers Gorge Power Station into the Tarraleah No. 2 canal. Its operation is contingent upon Lake King William maintaining water levels within a specific range.
Commissioned in 2004 by Hydro Tasmania, this facility contains a single horizontal Boving Fouress Bangalore Francis turbine rated at . Electricity generated is fed into TasNetworks' electrical grid through an existing outdoor switchyard, utilizing an 11 kV/110 kV English Electric generator transformer.
The name Nieterana translates to "little brother" in the local aboriginal tongue.