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.
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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