Kapshagay is a 364MW hydro power project. It is located on lli river/basin in Almaty Province, Kazakhstan. 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 1970.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 364 | 364 | – | Active | Almaty Province, Kazakhstan |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Almaty Power Stations.
The net head of the project is 40.9m. The project generated 972 GWh of electricity.
The hydro power project consists of 4 turbines, each with 91MW nameplate capacity.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1965 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1970.
Contractors Involved
NPO Elsib supplied 2 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 128 MVA.
Methodology
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