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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit CThe Terror Lake reservoir acts like a battery to store excess wind power. The Terror Lake Hydroelectric Facility's penstock and powerhouse convert the reservoir's stored energy into dispatchable hydropower, after which the water returns to the Kizhuyak watershed via the tailrace. This is the Terror Lake's powerhouse tailrace. Notice that two units are running, with an empty bay ready for an additional third turbine generator unit. These are the two existing generators in the powerhouse. The photo was taken from the third turbine's empty bay space. These are the two existing turbines, located below the generators. This photo was taken from the third turbine's empty bay space. This is the empty space for the third turbine. This capped pipe was installed to supply water from the penstock to a third turbine. This piping infrastructure and empty space was installed for the third turbine.