Kvistforsen is a 140MW hydro power project. It is located on Skelleftealvens river/basin in Vasterbotten, Sweden. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1962.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 140 140 Active Vasterbotten, Sweden

Description

The project is currently owned by Statkraft Sverige with a stake of 100%.

The gross head of the project is 51m. The project generated 600 GWh of electricity.

Development Status

The project got commissioned in 1962.

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Contractors Involved

Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of kaplan turbines.

GE Renewable Energy supplied 2 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 90 MVA.

Methodology

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