Valley Generating Station
The Valley Generating Station is a natural gas-fired power station located in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California.
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| Official name | Valley Steam Plant |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California |
| Coordinates | 34°14′39″N 118°23′33″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1953 [1] |
| Commission date | 1953 |
| Owner(s) | LADWP |
| Operator(s) | LADWP |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Natural gas |
| Combined cycle? | Yes |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 690.5 MW [2] |
| Annual net output | 1,492 GWh (2018) [2] |
Description
The Valley Steam Plant was constructed in 1953 by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to provide electricity for Greater Los Angeles. Built on 150 acres (61 ha) in Sun Valley at cost of $80,000,000, it was powered by dual fuel gas or oil boilers and had four steam turbines generating a total of 512 MW.[3]
Between 2001 and 2004, the power station was modernized with the construction of two GE Frame 7FA combustion turbines, two Alstom heat recovery steam generators, and a single GE steam turbine. It was renamed the Valley Generating Station. Modernization of the then 50-year old power station was a major component of the LADWP's Integrated Resource Plan, which had been approved by the Los Angeles City Council in 2000. The project was completed on April 30, 2004.[4][5]
See Also
References
- "Pacoima, Sun Valley youth are a part of a 'front-line' community affected by climate change, say local group". Daily News. 2019-09-21. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- "Electricity Data Browser - Valley (CA)". www.eia.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- "Early Power Generation".
- "Valley Generating Station Repowering". tic-inc.com. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- "LADWP Completes Power Plant Upgrades; Modernized Facility Produces Less Emissions, Increases Reliability for Los Angeles". www.businesswire.com. 2005-02-02. Retrieved 2020-02-21.