Wassen is a 56.9MW hydro power project. It is located in Switzerland. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1947.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 56.9 | 56.9 | – | Active | Switzerland |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Swiss Rail (SBB)-Axpo AG Consortium with a stake of 40% and Centralschweizerische Kraftwerke.
The project generated 282 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in 1947.
Contractors Involved
Wassen (Wassen I) is equipped with Andritz Hydro francis turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 26.9MW nameplate capacity.
Wassen (Wassen II) is equipped with Andritz Hydro francis turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 30MW nameplate capacity.
Methodology
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