New Laxapana is a 100MW hydro power project. It is located on Kelani river/basin in Sri Lanka. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1974. Buy the profile here.

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Description

The project is currently owned by Ceylon Electricity Board with a stake of 100%.

New Laxapana is a reservoir based project. The project generated 470 GWh of electricity.

Development status

The project got commissioned in 1974.

Contractors involved

GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of pelton turbines, each with 50MW nameplate capacity.

GE Renewable Energy supplied electric generator(s) for the project.

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This content was updated on 4 January 2024

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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide from announcement through to operation across all technologies and countries worldwide.