The Niagara Power Project

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:hydroelectric_power_station
gptkbp:annualVisitors approximately $1 billion
over 20 billion kilowatt-hours
gptkbp:capacity 2,525 megawatts
gptkbp:commissioned 1961
gptkbp:communityImpact job creation
local economic development
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1961
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1957
gptkbp:drainageBasin approximately 200,000 cubic feet per second
gptkbp:educationalPrograms offers educational tours
provides information on hydropower
gptkbp:emergencyServices has emergency response plans
gptkbp:emissionsStandard zero emissions
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Francis_turbine
gptkbp:environmentalImpact fish habitat disruption
gptkbp:famousFor one of the largest in the United States
contributing to renewable energy goals
largest_hydroelectric_power_plant_in_New_York
gptkbp:futurePlans expansion of renewable energy initiatives
upgrades to increase efficiency
gptkbp:geographicalFeature distributed_to_New_York_State_consumers
gptkbp:gridConnection gptkb:New_York_State_Electric_Grid
gptkbp:hasCapacity 2,525 MW
gptkbp:height 60 meters
gptkbp:historicalSignificance part_of_the_New_York_Power_Authority's_system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Niagara Power Project
gptkbp:length 1,450 meters
gptkbp:lighting yes
gptkbp:location gptkb:Niagara_River
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:numberOfTeams 8
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:New_York_Power_Authority
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with environmental organizations
gptkbp:primaryMission electricity generation
gptkbp:publicAccess limited public access due to security
gptkbp:recreation fishing
hiking
boating
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Niagara_Falls
gptkbp:researchInterest hydropower_technology_research
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Lake_Erie
gptkbp:safetyFeatures emergency shutdown systems
spillway gates
gptkbp:type gravity dam
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Niagara_River
regulated by international treaties
diverts_water_from_Niagara_River