Campbellford, Ontario: Ontario Power Generation announced the replacement October 18 of a generator at its historic Ranney Falls Generating Station with a modern 10 megawatt unit, which will more than double the station’s capacity.
“We’re proud of our role as stewards of heritage assets,” said Mike Martelli, OPG’s President Renewable Generation and Power Marketing. “Ranney Falls is the next in a long line of OPG hydroelectric stations to be refurbished and upgraded. Electricity customers will benefit from this investment for generations.”
“The Ranney Falls Generating Station is continuing its century’s old legacy of hydroelectric excellence,” said Lou Rinaldi, MPP for NorthumberlandQuinte West. “This new generator will breathe new life and double its generating capacity.”
OPG’s Ranney Falls Generating Station was built in 1922 by OPG’s predecessor, The Hydroelectric Power Commission of Ontario, and it has provided clean renewable electricity for almost a century.