In June 2011, Unit 3 became the first turbine unit to go on-line, followed by the other two units.
Cougar Dam was completed in 1963 at a cost of $54.2 million and the two turbine units were completed in 1964.
On 23 May 1979, spring flood water entered into the machine hall and flooded the first working turbine unit.
November 18, 1941 - first turbine unit was put under load.
August 15, 1942 - second turbine unit was put under load.
The plant comprised four 45MW gas turbine units.
The only member of the turbine unit who said he joined in a demonstration was Berndt Kappler, 39.
Electric motors because the industrial machinery to assemble them was cheaper than the equivalent necessary to produce a steam generator and turbine unit.
The battery backup provides uninterrupted coupling of the diesel/gas turbine units to the power supply network.
The 5 ft 6 in fans contra-rotated driven by a four-stage turbine unit.
