Kapulukaya is a 54.6MW hydro power project. It is located on Kizilirmak river/basin in Kirikkale, Turkey. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1979 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1989.
Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 54.6 | 54.6 | – | Active | Kirikkale, Turkey |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Devlet su Isleri Genel Mudurlugu.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 282.5 million cubic meter. The net head of the project is 36.05m. The project generated 190 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1979 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1989.
Contractors Involved
UCM Resita was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 3 turbines, each with 18.2MW nameplate capacity.
Hydro Engineering S.A. Resita supplied 3 electric generators for the project.
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