Sobragi is a 60MW hydro power project. It is located on Paraibuna river/basin in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1996 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1998.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 60 | 60 | – | Active | Minas Gerais, Brazil |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio with a stake of 100%.
The gross head and net head of the project are 81.35m and 78m respectively. 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 3 in number. The project cost is $65m.
The project has 3 electric generators installed at the site. The generator capacity is 20 MVA.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1996 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1998.
Contractors Involved
Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 3 units of francis turbines, each with 20MW nameplate capacity.
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