Zhigulevskaya is a 2,488MW hydro power project. It is located on Volga river/basin in Samara, Russia. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 1950 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1955. Buy the profile here.

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Description

The project is developed and owned by RusHydro. The company has a stake of 100%.

The hydro reservoir capacity is 57,300 million cubic meter. Zhigulevskaya underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 1998-2010; 2010-2017. The project generated 10,317 GWh of electricity.

The hydro power project consists of 4 turbines, each with 120MW nameplate capacity.

The hydro power project consists of 16 turbines, each with 125.5MW nameplate capacity.

The project has 20 electric generators installed at the site.

Development status

The project construction commenced in 1950 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1955.

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About RusHydro

RusHydro (RusHydro) is an electric utility. It generates electricity and capacity, and transmits, distributes, and sells it on wholesale and retail basis. The company generates electricity using various sources such as hydro, ocean, wind, solar and geothermal. RusHydro also sells heat energy. The Russian Federation has a 61.73% stake in the company, while PJSC Bank VTB, Jivanta Ventures, Avitrans and others hold the remaining share. Its services cover a vast area, from St. Petersburg to the Primorye Territory, and from the Chukotka Autonomous Area to the Republic of Dagestan. The company has operations in Russia and Armenia. RusHydro is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.

This content was updated on 4 January 2024

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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide from announcement through to operation across all technologies and countries worldwide.