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Pepperell Hydro

Submitted by cassandra on 08/18/2009
Capacity: 
The project produces 7,123 MWH over three units.
Noteworthy: 

Pepperell Hydro was formally the primary electricity supply for Pepperell Paper Company's paper mill.

History: 

The three hydro turbines were originally build in 1918 and they were purchased by Swift River Operations Company (SRHOCO).

Funding: 

The total amount of funding for the project is $754,348.

Contact: 

Nils Bolgen
Program Manager, Clean Energy
(508) 870-0312 x 402
bolgen@masstech.org

Year of Operation: 
The Pepperell Hydro project was updated in 2004, and then completed in 2006.
Web Site Link: 
http://www.swiftriverhydro.com/pepperell_hydro.htm
Owner: 
The project is owned by SRHOCO.
General Notes: 

Pepperell Hydro Company LLC rehabilitated an existing hydroelectric power plant at the former Pepperell Paper Mill on the Nashua River in East Pepperell, MA. At the time of application, the facility consisted of one operating turbine/generator set rated at 0.6 MW. The facility now includes two additional refurbished turbine/generator sets to expand facility output by 1.3 MW, plus new control systems and safety equipment. URL:http://www.masstech.org/project_detail.cfm?ProjSeq=438

Energy Categories: 
Hydro