Fessenheim is an 180MW hydro power project. It is located on Rhine river/basin in Grand Est, France. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1956.
Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 180 | 180 | – | Active | Grand Est, France |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Electricite de France with a stake of 100%.
The gross head of the project is 19m. The project generated 1,020 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in 1956.

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GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of kaplan turbines, each with 43MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 2 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 45 MVA.
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