Watauga is a 57.6MW hydro power project. It is located on Watauga river/basin in Tennessee, the US. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1949.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 57.6 | 57.6 | – | Active | Tennessee, the US |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Tennessee Valley Authority.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 834.57 million cubic meter. The project generated 120.391 GWh of electricity.
The hydro power project consists of 2 turbines, each with 28.8MW nameplate capacity.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in 1949.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Huntsville Utilities under a power purchase agreement.
Methodology
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