Blenio is a 411MW hydro power project. It is located on Cellina river/basin in Switzerland. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1959 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1962.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 411 411 – Active Switzerland

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Alpiq Holding, Axpo Power, Elektrizitatswerk der Stadt Zurich, BKW Energie, Industrielle Werke Basel and Energie Wasser Bern are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 17%, 17%, 17%, 12%, 12% and 5% respectively.

The hydro reservoir capacity is 107 million cubic meter. Blenio underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2010-2011. The project generated 835 GWh of electricity.

Development Status

The project construction commenced in 1959 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1962.

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Contractors Involved

GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 6 units of pelton turbines, each with 50MW nameplate capacity.

GE Renewable Energy supplied 3 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 109 MVA.

Methodology

All power projects included in this report are drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center. The information regarding the project parameters is sourced through secondary information sources such as electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, developers, project proponent’s – news, deals and financial reporting, regulatory body, associations, government planning reports and publications. Wherever needed the information is further validated through primary from various stakeholders across the power value chain and professionals from leading players within the power sector.