Bayano is a 260MW hydro power project. It is located on Bayano river/basin in Panama, Panama. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1972 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1976.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 260 | 260 | – | Active | Panama, Panama | Instituto de Recursos Hidraulicos y Electrificacion |
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Description
The project was developed by Instituto de Recursos Hidraulicos y Electrificacion and is currently owned by The AES with a stake of 49.07%.
Bayano is a reservoir based project. The hydro reservoir capacity is 27,000 million cubic meter. Bayano underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2002-2004.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1972 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1976.
Contractors Involved
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 turbine with 86MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 turbines, each with 87MW nameplate capacity.
NPO ELSIB supplied electric generator(s) for the project.
Methodology
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