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Raccoon Mountain Pumped-Storage Plant
Raccoon Mountain Pumped-Storage Plant
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Posted by Energetic

Raccoon Mountain Pumped-Storage Plant is a pumped-storage hydroelectric underground power station in Marion County, just west of Chattanooga in the U.S. state of Tennessee.
The facility is owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Construction was started in 1970 and was completed in 1978.

The Raccoon Mountain Pumped-Storage Plant facility is a popular recreation spot for hiking, walking, running, road and mountain biking.
Raccoon Mountain Pumped-Storage Plant | |
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Status | Operational |
Construction began | 1970 |
Commission date | 1978 |
Owner(s) | Tennessee Valley Authority |
Power station information | |
Primary fuel | Water |
Generation units | 4 x Pump-generator |
Power generation information | |
Installed capacity | 1600 MW |
This entry was posted on October 4, 2009 at 12:14 pm, and is filed under
Pumped Storage Hydroelectric in United States
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