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1899 The power station was built in Millgate, Stockport and first supplied electricity in 1899. | |||
Further equipment was added to meet the rising demand for electricity; by 1922 it had a generating capacity of 22,000 kW. | |||
1901 From the establishment of the Stockport Corporation Tramways in 1901 the power station supplied electric current to tram system. | |||
1903 Representatives of Stockport Borough Council gave evidence to the Parliamentary committee looking into the use of Mond gas, indicating their existing capabilities to supply gas and electricity within the Borough<ref>The Times May 14, 1903</ref> | 1903 Representatives of Stockport Borough Council gave evidence to the Parliamentary committee looking into the use of Mond gas, indicating their existing capabilities to supply gas and electricity within the Borough<ref>The Times May 14, 1903</ref> | ||
1912 The Stockport Electricity Committee decided to extend the generating plant and placed an order with [[Belliss and Morcom]] for a 1500kW mixed pressure turbo-alternator and a 500kW engine set<ref>The Times Aug. 7, 1912</ref> | 1912 The Stockport Electricity Committee decided to extend the generating plant and placed an order with [[Belliss and Morcom]] for a 1500kW mixed pressure turbo-alternator and a 500kW engine set<ref>The Times Aug. 7, 1912</ref> | ||
Became a selected station in the North West England and North Wales Electricity Scheme. | |||
1948 Nationalised | |||
1976 Station closed and subsequently demolished. | |||
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockport_power_station] Wikipedia | |||
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[[Category: Town - Stockport]] | [[Category: Town - Stockport]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:19, 17 January 2025
of Stockport
1899 The power station was built in Millgate, Stockport and first supplied electricity in 1899.
Further equipment was added to meet the rising demand for electricity; by 1922 it had a generating capacity of 22,000 kW.
1901 From the establishment of the Stockport Corporation Tramways in 1901 the power station supplied electric current to tram system.
1903 Representatives of Stockport Borough Council gave evidence to the Parliamentary committee looking into the use of Mond gas, indicating their existing capabilities to supply gas and electricity within the Borough[1]
1912 The Stockport Electricity Committee decided to extend the generating plant and placed an order with Belliss and Morcom for a 1500kW mixed pressure turbo-alternator and a 500kW engine set[2]
Became a selected station in the North West England and North Wales Electricity Scheme.
1948 Nationalised
1976 Station closed and subsequently demolished.
See Also
Sources of Information
- [1] Wikipedia