Mingtan is a 1,600MW hydro power project. It is located on Shui Li river/basin in Nantou, Taiwan. 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 1987 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1994. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Taiwan Power.
Mingtan is a pumped storage project. The net head of the project is 401m. The total number of penstocks, pipes or long channels that carry water down from the hydroelectric reservoir to the turbines inside the actual power station, are 2 in number.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1987 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1994.
Contractors involved
RSEA Engineering was selected to render engineering procurement construction services for the hydro power project.
Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 6 units of francis turbines, each with 312MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 6 electric generators for the project.
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About Taiwan Power
Taiwan Power Company Ltd (Taiwan Power) is an integrated state-owned electric utility that offers electricity generation, transmission and distribution services. It generates electricity through various fuel resources including thermal, coal, gas, cogeneration and renewable sources. The utility purchases electricity from independent power producers and distributes to wide customer base. Taiwan Power distributes electricity through well-established network of transmission and distribution lines. The utility provides payment options, electricity service, power outages and energy conservation programs. It offers real estate development, rental and leasing business, and provides energy technology and management consulting services. Taiwan Power is headquartered in Taipei City, Taipei, Taiwan.
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