The Snettisham hydroelectric power plant is a 78 MW power plant located 28 miles south of central Juneau, Alaska[1] and accessible only by boat or seaplane. The power plant is fed by two lakes that are tapped from below, negating the need for a traditional dam. As of December 2017 it supplies 78% of the electricity for Alaska Electric Light & Power.[2] It is connected to Juneau by a 44-mile transmission line.[1]

It was completed in 1973.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 McAllister, Kirk (17 April 1987). "For Sale: One hydroelectric project". Juneau Empire. Juneau, United States.
  2. 1 2 "Snettisham Hydroelectric Facility" (PDF). Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority. December 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2018.

58°10′00″N 133°44′00″W / 58.16667°N 133.73333°W / 58.16667; -133.73333


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