The upgrade project, which began in 1996 and is scheduled for completion later this month, adds 194MW to Ontario’s electricity system.
Some of the station’s older turbine-generator equipment is being replaced with newer technology. The project is also currently tracking at about 15% below its original budget estimate of US$200M.
‘Over these past nine years, all 16 generating units at the Beck 2 station have been upgraded in what is one of the most ambitious rehabilitation projects of its kind. We are pleased to successfully complete this multi-year project and to have added a significant amount of generating capacity to the Sir Adam Beck generating complex,’ said Jim Twomey, OPG’s Senior Vice President of Electricity Production.
