Tokke Hydroelectric Power Station
The Tokke Power Station (Tokke kraftverk) is a hydroelectric power station located in the municipality Tokke in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway, owned by Statkraft. It operates at an installed capacity of 430 MW, with an average annual production of 2,140 GWh.[1] The power station exploits the height difference of 394 metres from the lake Vinjevatn to Bandak.[2]
| Tokke Hydroelectric Power Station | |
|---|---|
 The access road to Tokke Hydroelectric Power Station | |
| Official name | Tokke kraftverk |
| Country | Norway |
| Location | Tokke |
| Coordinates | 59°26′40″N 8°02′18″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1961 |
| Owner(s) | Statkraft |
| Upper reservoir | |
| Creates | Vinjevatn |
| Lower reservoir | |
| Creates | Bandak |
| Power Station | |
| Hydraulic head | 394 m |
| Turbines | 4 |
| Installed capacity | 430 MW |
| Capacity factor | 56.9% |
| Annual generation | 2,140 GW·h |
See also
References
- "Faktaheftet 2000 – Petter" (in Norwegian). Oslo: Olje- og energidepartementet. 2000. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
- Evensen, Knut Harald (ed.). NAF Veibok (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norges Automobil-Forbund. p. 224.
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