Aurland Hydroelectric Power Station
The Aurland Power Station (Norwegian: Aurland kraftverk, Urban East Norwegian: [ˈæ̂ʉrlɑn ˈkrɑ̀ftværk]) is a hydroelectric power station located in the municipality Aurland in Vestland, Norway, owned by E-CO Energi. It consists of five facilities, Aurland I, Aurland II, Aurland III, Reppa and Vangen, and operates at a combined installed capacity of 1,128 MW, with an average annual production of 2,869 GWh. The construction works were initiated in 1969, and the first production from Aurland I started in 1973.[1]
Aurland Hydroelectric Power Station | |
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Official name | Aurland kraftverk |
Country | Norway |
Location | Aurland |
Coordinates | 60°51′18″N 7°18′17″E |
Status | Operational |
Construction began | 1969 |
Commission date | 1973 |
Owner(s) | E-CO Energi |
Operator(s) | |
Tidal power station | |
Tidal range |
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Power generation | |
Nameplate capacity | 1,128 MW |
Capacity factor | 29.0% |
Annual net output | 2,869 GW·h |
See also
References
- Vinjar, Asbjørn; Rosvold, Knut A. "Aurland kraftverk". In Henriksen, Petter (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
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