Kaprun Oberstufe is an 113MW hydro power project. It is located on Kapruner Ache river/basin in Salzburg, Austria. 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 1950 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1954. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is currently owned by VERBUND Hydro Power.
Kaprun Oberstufe is a pumped storage project. The project generated 150.4 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1950 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1954.
Contractors involved
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of francis turbines, each with 61MW nameplate capacity.
Andritz Hydro supplied 2 electric generators for the project.
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