Boatlock HPP Commissioned with Mavel Kaplan Turbine
Boston, MA – 18 March 2011. Mavel Americas, Inc. announced the commissioning of its first turbine in the USA at Unit 1 of Holyoke Gas & Electric’s Boatlock Hydroelectric Station (“Boatlock Station”).
Holyoke Gas & Electric (“HG&E”) owns and operates 32 hydroelectric power plants through a canal system in Holyoke, MA. The Boatlock Station is situated adjacent to the Hadley Dam and has three generating units. In late 2008, HG&E solicited proposals for the replacement of the Unit 1 generating unit.