Gardikfors is a 60MW hydro power project. It is located on Ume river/basin in Vasterbotten, Sweden. 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 1963.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 60 | 60 | – | Active | Vasterbotten, Sweden |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Vattenfall with a stake of 100%.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 871 million cubic meter. The gross head of the project is 43m. The project generated 287 GWh of electricity.
The hydro power project consists of 1 turbine with 60MW nameplate capacity.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1959 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1963.
Contractors Involved
GenerPro supplied 1 electric generator for the project. The generator capacity is 60 MVA.
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