Helms Pumped Storage Plant

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Helms_Pumped_Storage_Plant
GPTKB entity
Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:hydroelectric_power_station
gptkbp:annualGeneration 1,212 GWh (approximate)
gptkbp:capacity 1,212 MW
gptkbp:commissioned 1984
gptkbp:constructionStartYear 1977
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:dam_type_(lower_reservoir) rockfill dam
gptkbp:dam_type_(upper_reservoir) rockfill dam
gptkbp:elevation 1,030 feet (314 m)
gptkbp:gridConnection California electrical grid
gptkbp:hasTower 3
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Helms Pumped Storage Plant
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Sierra_National_Forest
gptkbp:location gptkb:Fresno_County,_California,_United_States
gptkbp:lower_reservoir gptkb:Wishon_Reservoir
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Edwin_Helms
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Pacific_Gas_and_Electric_Company
gptkbp:ownedBy gptkb:Pacific_Gas_and_Electric_Company
gptkbp:purpose energy storage
load balancing
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:turbineType reversible Francis turbines
gptkbp:upper_reservoir gptkb:Courtright_Reservoir
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PG&E
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6