Arties is a 68MW hydro power project. It is located on Garona river/basin in Catalonia, Spain. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1955.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 68 68 Active Catalonia, Spain Endesa Cogeneracion Y Renovables (Ecyr)

Description

The project was developed by Endesa Cogeneracion Y Renovables (Ecyr) and is currently owned by Endesa Generacion with a stake of 100%.

Arties is a reservoir based project.

Development Status

The project got commissioned in 1955.

Power Purchase Agreement

The power generated from the project is sold to ENDESA Distribucion Electrica under a power purchase agreement.

Contractors Involved

Neyrpic was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of pelton turbines, each with 34MW nameplate capacity.

British Thomson-Houston Co (BTH) supplied electric generator(s) for the project.

Methodology

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