Nuojua is an 81MW hydro power project. It is located on Oulujoki river/basin in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. 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 1949 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1955. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is currently owned by Fortum with a stake of 100%.
The gross head of the project is 22m. Nuojua underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2016. The project generated 360.23 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1949 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1955.
Contractors involved
Oy Tampella was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 3 units of kaplan turbines.
Voith Hydro Holding supplied 3 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 30 MVA.
Caverion is the O&M contractor for the hydro power project.
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