Shimokotori is a 142MW hydro power project. It is located on Shimokotori river/basin in Gifu, Japan. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1970 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1973.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 142 142 Active Gifu, Japan

Description

The project is currently owned by The Kansai Electric Power.

The hydro reservoir capacity is 123.04 million cubic meter. The net head of the project is 251.1m. The total number of penstocks, pipes or long channels that carry water down from the hydroelectric reservoir to the turbines inside the actual power station, are 1 in number. The penstock diameter is 2.5m.

The hydro power project consists of 1 turbine with 146MW nameplate capacity.

The project has 1 electric generator installed at the site.

Development Status

The project construction commenced in 1970 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1973.

Methodology

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