To ensure the province of B.C. continues to have the electricity it needs and in support of the Clean Energy Act, BC Hydro is working to install two additional 500 MW generating units into existing turbine bays at Mica Generating Station. This capacity addition to our generating system is cost-effective, has a low environmental impact, and will improve system reliability and system operations.
To reliably deliver the additional electrical generation at Mica, a series capacitor station is required to increase the capacity of the lines. The station will be located near the midpoint of the existing Mica to Nicola 500 kV transmission lines, approximately 10km from Seymour Arm.
What's New?
Request for Proposal
BC Hydro issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction of the Seymour Arm Series Capacitor Station on BC Bid (RFP 959) on August 25, 2001. An information session was held September 16, 2011. View the presentation from the information session. This presentation is provided for information purposes only and does not form part of RFP 959. Potential proponents can also find information about some local Seymour Arm individuals and businesses that may be interested in providing services here.
What is a capacitor station?
A capacitor station is a facility in which electricity from high voltage transmission lines moves through a series of devices called capacitors. These capacitors can store electrical charges, which maintain voltage levels in power lines for greater system stability, and improve electrical system efficiency and capacity.
Questions? Want more information?
Please contact:
Gene Bryant
BC Hydro Community Relations
Phone: 250-549-8550
Fax: 250-549-8659
Email: gene.bryant@bchydro.com