Saussaz II is a 145MW hydro power project. It is located on Arc river/basin in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1974.
Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 145 | 145 | – | Active | Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Electricite de France with a stake of 100%.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 1.1 million cubic meter. The project generated 410 GWh of electricity.
The project has 2 electric generators installed at the site.
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 francis turbines, each with 73MW nameplate capacity.
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