The contract was signed in November with Golden Spread Electric Cooperative (GSEC), a consumer-owned public utility providing power to 16 member distribution cooperatives that serve 208,000 retail consumers.
Frank Donnelly, president of Wartsila North America, said: “We are thrilled to be selected by Golden Spread and to be bringing more Wartsila flexible power to Texas. The quick start and rapid response characteristics of this plant will assist in assuring high grid reliability while providing competitive energy to GSEC members.”
The new power plant will incorporate 18 Wartsila 20V34SG generating sets, along with mechanical, electrical and control auxiliaries, switchgear and exhaust emission controls. Additionally it will provide installation and commissioning support, as well as factory training. The power plant will generate approximately 170MW of power, enough to meet the peak load requirements of approximately 55,000 homes.
