Dinorwig is a 1,728MW hydro power project. It is located on Loch Marchlyn Mawr river/basin in Wales, the UK. 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. The project construction commenced in 1974 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1983. Buy the profile here.
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Description
Engie and Orsted Onshore UK are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 75% and 25% respectively.
Dinorwig is a pumped storage project. The gross head of the project is 557m. Dinorwig underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2018-2020.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1974 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1983.
Contractors involved
B Fouress was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 6 units of francis turbines, each with 288MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 6 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 330 MVA.
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