Mequinenza is a 324MW hydro power project. It is located on Ebro river/basin in Aragon, Spain. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1964.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 324 | 324 | – | Active | Aragon, Spain | Endesa Cogeneracion Y Renovables (Ecyr) |
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Description
The project was developed by Endesa Cogeneracion Y Renovables (Ecyr) and is currently owned by Endesa Generacion with a stake of 100%.
Mequinenza is a reservoir based project. The gross head of the project is 47m.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in 1964.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to ENDESA Distribucion Electrica under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors Involved
Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of francis vertical axis turbines, each with 81MW nameplate capacity.
Voith Siemens supplied 4 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 90 MVA.
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