Paulo Afonso is a 1,417.2MW hydro power project. It is located on Sao Francisco river/basin in Bahia, Brazil. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 1948 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1954. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by CETENCO Engenharia and Companhia Hidro Eletrica do Sao Francisco. The project is currently owned by Companhia Hidro Eletrica do Sao Francisco with a stake of 100%.
Paulo Afonso is a run-of-river project. The hydro reservoir capacity is 26 million cubic meter.
The Paulo Afonso (Paulo Afonso III) has 4 electric generators installed at the site.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1948 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1954.
Contractors involved
Paulo Afonso (Paulo Afonso I) is equipped with Andritz Hydro francis turbines. The phase consists of 3 turbines with 60MW nameplate capacity.
Paulo Afonso (Paulo Afonso II) is equipped with GE Renewable Energy francis turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 75MW nameplate capacity.
Paulo Afonso (Paulo Afonso III) is equipped with Voith Hydro Holding francis turbines. The phase consists of 4 turbines with 198.5MW nameplate capacity.
Paulo Afonso (Paulo Afonso IV) is equipped with GE Renewable Energy francis turbines. The phase consists of 2 turbines with 70MW nameplate capacity.
Paulo Afonso (Paulo Afonso V) is equipped with GE Renewable Energy francis turbines. The phase consists of 3 turbines with 76MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 3 electric generators for the Paulo Afonso (Paulo Afonso I).
GE Renewable Energy supplied 1 electric generator for the Paulo Afonso (Paulo Afonso II).
GE Renewable Energy supplied 2 electric generators for the Paulo Afonso (Paulo Afonso IV).
GE Renewable Energy supplied 3 electric generators for the Paulo Afonso (Paulo Afonso V).
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About Companhia Hidro Eletrica do Sao Francisco
Companhia Hidro Eletrica do Sao Francisco (Chesf), a subsidiary of Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA carries out generation, transmission and distribution of electricity from hydroelectric, wind and solar energy plants. The company operates power generation systems; transmission systems to interconnect the hydroelectric plants to the main load centers; telecommunications and automation systems to supervise, control and manage the facilities; and water resource management systems. Its business operations include transmission lines and substations, telecommunications, power distribution, energy efficiency and production and others. The company works in partnership with special purpose companies (SPE) for the implantation and operation of hydroelectric, wind power plants and power lines. Chesf is headquartered in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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