Grimsel II is a 392MW hydro power project. It is located on Oberaar river/basin in Bern, Switzerland. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project commenced construction in 1973.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 392 | 392 | – | Active | Bern, Switzerland |
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Description
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The project is currently owned by Kraftwerke Oberhasli.
Grimsel II is a pumped storage project. The gross head of the project is 400m. Grimsel II underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2012-2016. The project generated 550 GWh of electricity.
The project has 4 electric generators installed at the site. The generator capacity is 100 MVA.
Development Status
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By GlobalDataThe project commenced construction in 1973.
Contractors Involved
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of francis turbines.
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of pump turbines.
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