Gerlos is a 65MW hydro power project. It is located on Gerlosbach and Ziller river/basin in Tyrol, Austria. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1943 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1949.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 65 65 Active Tyrol, Austria

Description

The project is currently owned by VERBUND Hydro Power.

Development Status

The project construction commenced in 1943 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1949.

Contractors Involved

Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of pelton turbines.

Brown Boveri & Cie supplied electric generator(s) for the project.

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