Happurg is a 160MW hydro power project. It is located on Rohrbach / Kainsbach river/basin in Bavaria, Germany. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1955 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1959.
Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 160 | 160 | – | Active | Bavaria, Germany |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Uniper with a stake of 100%.
Happurg is a pumped storage project.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1955 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1959.

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Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of francis turbines.
Voith Hydro Holding supplied electric generator(s) for the project.
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