PPL begins expansion of Holtwood hydroelectric plant
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Total concrete: More than 67,300 cubic yards (mixed on-site) |
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Total re-bar: More than 3,730 tons |
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Total excavation: More 1.5 million cubic yards | |
PPL has begun the expansion project at its Holtwood hydroelectric plant on the Susquehanna River about 15 miles south of Lancaster, Pa. >> Click here for a map of construction area closures
The expansion project, with an estimated cost of $434 million, will add enough renewable energy to power 100,000 typical homes. PPL’s 125-megawatt increase in generating capacity will more than double Holtwood’s existing generating capacity of 108 megawatts.
Additional benefits of the project are improved passage for migratory fish along the Susquehanna River and its tributaries, and improved recreational opportunities.
Expanding the Holtwood plant is part of PPL’s commitment to make sound financial investments while increasing the proportion of non-fossil-fuel resources in its generation portfolio.
About 40 percent of the electricity PPL generates annually comes from nuclear, hydroelectric and renewable sources that do not emit carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.