Leirdola is a 125MW hydro power project. It is located on Leirdola river/basin in Vestland, Norway. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1978.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 125 | 125 | – | Active | Vestland, Norway |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Statkraft with a stake of 100%.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 173 million cubic meter. The gross head of the project is 465m. The project generated 465 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in 1978.
Contractors Involved
Kvaerner was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 unit of francis turbine with 110MW nameplate capacity.
Methodology
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