Estany Gento-Sallente is a 446MW hydro power project. It is located on Flamisell 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 1985.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 446 446 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%.

Estany Gento-Sallente is a pumped storage project.

Development Status

The project got commissioned in 1985.

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Power Purchase Agreement

The power generated from the project is sold to Red Electrica De Espana (Ree) under a power purchase agreement.

Contractors Involved

Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company supplied pump model turbines for the project.

GE Renewable Energy supplied electric generator(s) for the project. The generator capacity is 120 MVA.

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