LAigle is a 349MW hydro power project. It is located on Dordogne. river/basin in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1938 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1945.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 349 | 349 | – | Active | Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France | SGE Societe Generale d’Entreprises |
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Description
The project was developed by SGE Societe Generale d’Entreprises and is currently owned by Electricite de France.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 220 million cubic meter. The project generated 500 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1938 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1945.
Contractors Involved
Neyrpic was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 turbines, each with 54MW nameplate capacity.
Neyrpic was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 turbine with 133MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 1 electric generator for the project. The generator capacity is 140 MVA.
Methodology
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