Infiernillo is a 1,200MW hydro power project. It is planned on Balsas river/basin in Guerrero, Mexico. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the partially active stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. The project construction is likely to commence in 1960 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 1964. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Comision Federal de Electricidad.
The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 9,340 million cubic meter. The gross head of the project will be 110m. The project is expected to generate 3,100 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 1960. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 1964.
Contractors involved
Infiernillo (Active Units) will be equipped with GE Renewable Energy francis turbines. The phase consists of 4 turbines with 200MW nameplate capacity.
Infiernillo (Rehab Units) will be equipped with Andritz Hydro turbines. The phase consists of 2 turbines, each with 200MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy is expected to supply 4 electric generators for the Infiernillo (Active Units). The generator capacity is likely to be 211 MVA.
Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions is expected to supply 2 electric generators for the Infiernillo (Rehab Units). The generator capacity is likely to be 211 MVA.
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About Comision Federal de Electricidad
Comision Federal de Electricidad is a government organization that generates, transmits, distributes and sells electric energy from power plants. It supplies electricity for residential and commercial buildings. The company is headquartered in Juarez, Federal District, Mexico.
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