Miranda Douro is a 369MW hydro power project. It is located on Douro river/basin in Braganca, Portugal. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1956 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1960.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 369 | 369 | – | Active | Braganca, Portugal | Energias de Portugal |
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Description
The project was developed by Energias de Portugal. Engie and Mirova are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 40% and 25% respectively.
Miranda Douro is a run-of-river project. The hydro reservoir capacity is 28.1 million cubic meter. The project generated 898 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1956 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1960.
Contractors Involved
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 3 units of francis turbines, each with 58.84MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 unit of francis turbine with 193MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 3 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 60 MVA.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 1 electric generator for the project. The generator capacity is 210 MVA.
About Energias de Portugal
Energias de Portugal SA (EDP) is a vertically integrated energy utility. It generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity, and transports, distributes and sells natural gas. The company produces electric energy using hydro, coal, nuclear, waste, wind, solar and other sources. EDP also purchases and sells energy in the Iberia market; and provides engineering, professional training, laboratory tests, energy services and property management services. It is owned by China Three Gorges, OPPIDUM, BlackRock Inc, CNIC, Mubadala and others. The company serves residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial and other customers in Portugal, Spain, Brazil, the US and other countries. EDP is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal.
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