ATLANTA, June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
announced today the latest milestone in the construction of Vogtle
units 3 and 4 – the recently completed redesign of the existing 500
kilovolt (kV) switchyard for Vogtle units 1 and 2. The 500kV
switchyard takes energy from the plant and feeds it onto the power
grid to serve customers across the state. The 500kV redesign
included the addition of four new breakers, associated disconnect
switches and a new relay protection scheme. The work,
completed with no interruption of power distribution, will help
ensure seamless integration of the new units into the overall Plant
Vogtle system.
Other major transmission milestones achieved at the plant
recently include the completion of in-ground work for the Unit 4
Switchyard (foundations, control conduits and cableway), the
rerouting of the West McIntosh 500kV line, the reconfiguration of
the existing 230kV switchyard and commissioning of the new Vogtle
230kV switching station. Work continues on the Thomson-Vogtle 500
kV transmission line which is 55 miles long and runs from
Thomson, Ga. to Plant
Vogtle.
In addition to the transmission infrastructure taking shape,
other recent construction highlights at the site include the
concrete placement for the Unit 3 Annex Building basemat, the
completion of the last of 12 separate water boxes within the Unit 3
Turbine Island and the arrival of multiple pieces of major
equipment onsite such as the pressurizer for Unit 4.
The expansion at Plant Vogtle is part of Georgia Power's
long-term, strategic vision for providing safe, clean, reliable and
affordable energy for Georgians well into the future. Once
Units 3 and 4 join the existing two Vogtle units already in
operation, Plant Vogtle is expected to generate more electricity
than any U.S. nuclear facility, enough to power more than one
million homes and businesses.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of the nation's
largest generators of electricity. Value, Reliability,
Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the
company's promise to 2.4 million customers in all but four of
Georgia's 159 counties. Committed
to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal
and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric
and wind. Consistently recognized as a leader in customer
service, Georgia Power was recently ranked highest in overall
business customer satisfaction among large utilities in the South
by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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