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The 9th St Peters’ Beavers troop recently visited Guernsey Electricity for a tour of the power station at Northside.
The 9th St Peters’ Beavers troop recently visited Guernsey Electricity for a tour of the power station at Northside.
24 beavers, 12 parents and their troop leader Laura Le Maitre were shown around the control centre and two of the stations, including the new engine 2D, by senior maintenance engineer, Lloyd Le Page.
The troop learnt how electricity is generated in the station and how it gets from the station to people’s homes around the island. They were also taught about the cable link with France and were shown the map of the cable link in the control room.
Beaver Josh Bisson, aged 7, described the power station as ‘epic’: “The power station was really exciting. I liked the tunnel and the gas tanks – I think my friends would think it was really cool.”
Guernsey Electricity has been providing electricity to the island for over one hundred years. Until 2001 all electricity was generated on-island but since the completion of the cable link to France via Jersey Guernsey Electricity has imported from the European Grid in conjunction with on-island generation.
“We really enjoyed showing the Beavers around the power station and teaching them about electricity,” said senior maintenance engineer Lloyd Le Page.
“The power station is a great asset for Guernsey, not many places can say they have a fully operational power station on their doorstep. It’s brilliant that young people have the opportunity to tour the site especially when so many are learning about electricity at school, it can really help bring their learning to life.”
Tours of the Guernsey Electricity power station are available to schools, community groups and members of the public. If you would like to organise a tour please contact Clare Brouard on clare.brouard@electricity.gg or calling 200700.
