Pingston

The run-of-river Pingston facility is located near Revelstoke, British Columbia.

The first 30-megawatt (MW) phase of the project became fully operational in 2003, and the second 15 MW-phase was completed in 2004.

A four-kilometre tunnel drops water 557 metres through two turbines located in the powerhouse below. This drop, or head, is the third highest in Canada. The facility uses three Pelton turbines and a Leroy Somer generator

As an integral part of the project, fish habitat was enhanced by installing rock reefs and logjam structures. A fish spawning channel was also constructed.

The facility generates about 200,000 megawatt-hours per year.

TransAlta operates the Pingston facility and is a 50% partner.

Environmental highlights

Protection of the environment is an important part of our hydro power business, as is responsible water use. We continually work with environmental and community groups to ensure habitats are protected, and that all users' needs are heard

The Pingston hydroelectric facility has a UL ECOLOGO® Certification for Renewable Energy.