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GE awarded contract to modernise São Simão hydropower plant
- 2 years ago (2022-03-29)
- David Flin
GE Renewable Energy ’s Hydro division has signed a contract with SPIC Brasil to lead the modernisation of São Simão Hydroelectric Power Plant’s generating units and auxiliary services. The 1710 MW plant has six generating units and is located in Minas Geraus and Goiás.
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The scope includes supply of the equipment for the turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems, along with the engineering and integration, assembly, and commissioning of the six units at São Simão. Powerchina will also be involved in the project, and will be responsible for the electrical and mechanical BOP systems, Digital Control System, and hydromechanics.
The project is scheduled to be completed in nine years.
Pascal Radue, President and CEO of GE Renewable Energy’s Hydro division, said: “We know that the modernisation of hydroelectric plants, the main source of clean and renewable energy in Brazil, is essential to accelerate the energy transition. With this project, we reaffirm our commitment to support the generation of clean, affordable, and reliable energy for millions of Brazilians.”