Blenio is a 411MW hydro power project. It is located on Cellina river/basin in Switzerland. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1959 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1962.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 411 | 411 | – | Active | Switzerland |
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Description
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Alpiq Holding, Axpo Power, Elektrizitatswerk der Stadt Zurich, BKW Energie, Industrielle Werke Basel and Energie Wasser Bern are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 17%, 17%, 17%, 12%, 12% and 5% respectively.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 107 million cubic meter. Blenio underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2010-2011. The project generated 835 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1959 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1962.
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GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 6 units of pelton turbines, each with 50MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 3 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 109 MVA.
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