Rizzanese is a 55MW hydro power project. It is located on Rizzanese river/basin in Corsica, France. 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 2007 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2013. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is developed and owned by Electricite de France. The company has a stake of 100%.
Rizzanese is a run-of-river project. The hydro reservoir capacity is 1.2 million cubic meter. The gross head of the project is 400m. The project generated 80 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $215m.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 2007 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2013.
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 27.5MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied electric generator(s) for the project.
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About Electricite de France
Electricite de France SA (EDF) is an integrated electricity provider. It carries out generation, transmission, distribution, energy supply, trading, energy services and other related services. The company produces electricity using nuclear, hydro, gas, fuel oil, coal and other renewable sources. EDF also carries out hydrocarbon exploration and production, waste recovery, gas supply, provides energy and environmental services, and manages heating and cooling networks, produces renewable energies, and industrial utilities. The company serves various residential, industrial, commercial, local authorities, companies and professionals in Africa, Asia, North America, Europe and other regions. EDF is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.
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