Sirikit is a 450MW hydro power project. It is located on Nan river/basin in Uttaradit, Thailand. 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 1974.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 450 | 450 | – | Active | Uttaradit, Thailand |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 9.51 million cubic meter. The net head of the project is 84.3m. Sirikit underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2001-2004. The project generated 1,245 GWh of electricity.
The project has 2 electric generators installed at the site.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1968 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1974.
Contractors Involved
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 turbines, each with 125MW nameplate capacity.
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project.
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