Couesque is an 119MW hydro power project. It is located on Truyere river/basin in Occitanie, France. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1945 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1950.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 119 | 119 | – | Active | Occitanie, France |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Electricite de France with a stake of 100%.
Couesque is a run-of-river project. The hydro reservoir capacity is 56 million cubic meter. The project generated 280 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1945 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1950.
Contractors Involved
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 unit of francis turbine with 60MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 unit of francis turbine with 62.3MW nameplate capacity.
Methodology
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