A deal comes through – Andritz will deliver five fresh generator stators to NYPA’s Robert Moses facility. This move ties into a broader push, upgrading infrastructure so clean power flows more reliably. Equipment swaps like these help keep aging plants running without hiccups. Each piece fits into a larger plan meant to boost output where it matters most. Renewables gain ground when older systems get smarter, better parts.
Part of NYPA’s push under the Next Generation Niagara effort, this work targets modernization of key systems at the Niagara Power Project. Though often overlooked, digital upgrades play a role alongside physical improvements here. From two plants – the Robert Moses and the Lewiston – power flows at up to 2,675 megawatts total. That output ranks it first within New York, yes, but also third across the entire country when it comes to hydropower scale. Situated close to the famous falls, its presence has shaped energy flow in the region. Since the sixties, electricity from this spot has fed into homes and businesses steadily. Not flashy, yet vital – it runs quietly beneath decades of demand.
For this job, Andritz will create and send five 215 MVA generator stators to swap out some of the power station’s 13 units. Though large – each wider than ten metres – the stators will be built right at the location across roughly a decade. Because they are replacing older parts, the plant should run longer with fewer issues, helping New York cut carbon emissions over time. After construction begins, progress will unfold slowly but steadily through the years ahead.
After a bidding round, NYPA picked Andritz. Work on stator upgrades at the Lewiston Pump Generating Plant keeps the firm busy right now – another job, different paperwork.
“Hydropower plays an important role in New York’s growing renewable electricity generation,” said Hany Aoude, Regional Executive VP, North America, Andritz. “The new stators will upgrade one of the most significant hydropower resources in North America and help ensure reliable, carbon-free electricity for New Yorkers for decades to come.”
