Olivone is a 140MW hydro power project. It is located on Brenno river/basin in Ticino, Switzerland. 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. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by Officine Idroelettriche di Blenio. Alpiq Holding, Axpo Power, BKW Energie, IWB Renewable Power and Energie Wasser Bern are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 17%, 17%, 12%, 12% and 5% respectively.
The net head of the project is 582m. The project generated 195 GWh of electricity.
Contractors involved
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of pelton turbines, each with 70MW nameplate capacity.
Andritz Hydro supplied 2 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 67 MVA.
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About Officine Idroelettriche di Blenio
Officine Idroelettriche di Blenio SA (OIDB) is a renewable energy company that produces and distributes energy using a hydropower plant. The company offers maintenance and financing services to its production facilities. It concentrates on production activities and provides energy, power and regulation to the network at the proper time. OIDB also provides training services. The company has its tributaries in the basin of Carassina and the Central Biasca. It also operates energy-producing power plants in Central Luzzone, Central Olivone and Central Biasca. OIDB is headquartered in Locarno, Tessin, Switzerland.
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