Sayano-Shushenskaya is a 6,400MW hydro power project. It is located on Yenisei river/basin in Khakassia, Russia. 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 1968 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1978. Buy the profile here.

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Description

The project was developed by Lenhydroproject and is currently owned by RusHydro with a stake of 100%.

The hydro reservoir capacity is 31,340 million cubic meter. Sayano-Shushenskaya underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2010-2014. The project generated 23,500 GWh of electricity.

Development status

The project construction commenced in 1968 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1978.

Contractors involved

Power Machines was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The project consists of 10 units of Francis turbines, each with 640MW nameplate capacity.

Power Machines supplied 2 electric generators for the Sayano-Shushenskaya (Sayano-Shushenskaya Unit (4,5)). The generator capacity is 640 MVA.

Power Machines supplied 1 electric generator for the Sayano-Shushenskaya (Sayano-Shushenskaya Unit 1). The generator capacity is 640 MVA.

Power Machines supplied 2 electric generators for the Sayano-Shushenskaya (Sayano-Shushenskaya Unit (2,3)). The generator capacity is 640 MVA.

Power Machines supplied 2 electric generators for the Sayano-Shushenskaya (Sayano-Shushenskaya Unit (7,8)). The generator capacity is 640 MVA.

Power Machines supplied 2 electric generators for the Sayano-Shushenskaya (Sayano-Shushenskaya Unit (9,10)). The generator capacity is 640 MVA.

Power Machines supplied 1 electric generator for the Sayano-Shushenskaya (Sayano-Shushenskaya Unit 6). The generator capacity is 640 MVA.

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This content was updated on 4 January 2024

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