Hoheikyo is a 50MW hydro power project. It is located on Ishikari river/basin in Hokkaido, Japan. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1965 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1972.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 50 50 Active Hokkaido, Japan

Description

The project is currently owned by Hokkaido Electric Power.

The hydro reservoir capacity is 47.1 million cubic meter.

Development Status

The project construction commenced in 1965 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1972.

Contractors Involved

Hitachi Mitsubishi Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 unit of francis turbine with 50MW nameplate capacity.

Hitachi Mitsubishi Hydro supplied electric generator(s) for the project.

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