Wivenhoe PSP is a 570MW hydro power project. It is located on Pryde Ck river/basin in Queensland, Australia. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 1979 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1984.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 570 | 570 | – | Active | Queensland, Australia |
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Description
The project is currently owned by CleanCo Queenland.
Wivenhoe PSP is a pumped storage project. The hydro reservoir capacity is 28.6 million cubic meter. Wivenhoe PSP underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2016.Wivenhoe PSP (Wivenhoe PSP Unit II) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 3 April 2018 – 26 June 2018.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1979 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1984.
Contractors Involved
Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of francis turbines, each with 285MW nameplate capacity.
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