Muju is a 600MW hydro power project. It is located on Gwemok river/basin in North Jeolla, South Korea. 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 1988 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1995. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by Korea Electric Power and is currently owned by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power with a stake of 100%.
Muju is a pumped storage project. The hydro reservoir capacity is 6.4 million cubic meter. The gross head of the project is 589m. The project generated 501.343 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1988 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1995.
Contractors involved
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of francis turbines, each with 300MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied electric generator(s) for the project.
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About Korea Electric Power
Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO) is an integrated electric utility. It generates, transmits, and distributes electricity. The company produces electricity using nuclear, thermal, renewable, and other sources. Through power purchase agreements with independent power producers, KEPCO procures electricity. It also provides plant maintenance and engineering services for thermal and nuclear power plants; information services and communication line leasing; and sells nuclear fuel. KEPCO serves residential, commercial, educational, industrial, agricultural, street lighting, and overnight power customers in the country. The company is owned by Korea Development Bank, foreign investors, Government of the Republic of Korea, and others. KEPCO is headquartered in Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.
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