Over 150 million kilowatt hours of electricity

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The main hydro power plant, (named the New Power Plant) was built between the years 1949 – 1951 and contains four generating units, Units 1, 2, 3, 3A. Units 1, 2, and 3 have a generating capacity of 5,500 kilowatts and are each individually driven by a 6,975-horsepower turbine. Unit 3A has a generating capacity of 2,500 kilowatts and is driven by a 3,000-horsepower turbine.

Over 150 million kilowatt hours of electricity

Hydro electric power has been a part of the Soo Locks since 1888. Two hydro electric plants at the Soo Locks together generate 150 million kilowatt hours of electricity which powers the facility and provides baseline power for the Eastern Upper Peninsula.

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