Porjus is a 465MW hydro power project. It is located on Lulealven river/basin in Norrbotten, Sweden. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1971 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1975.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 465 | 465 | – | Active | Norrbotten, Sweden |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Vattenfall with a stake of 100%.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 600 million cubic meter. The gross head of the project is 60m. The project generated 1,233 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1971 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1975.
Contractors Involved
GE Renewable Energy supplied 1 electric generator for the project. The generator capacity is 11 MVA.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 1 electric generator for the project. The generator capacity is 20 MVA.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 2 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 267 MVA.
Methodology
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