Laxede is a 222MW hydro power project. It is located on Lulealven river/basin in Norrbotten, Sweden. 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 1958 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1962. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is currently owned by Vattenfall with a stake of 100%.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 15.1 million cubic meter. The gross head of the project is 25m. Laxede underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2012,2014,2016. The project generated 885 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1958 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1962.
Contractors involved
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 unit of kaplan turbine.
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of kaplan turbines, each with 76MW nameplate capacity.
GenerPro supplied 2 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 65 MVA.
GenerPro supplied 1 electric generator for the project. The generator capacity is 86 MVA.
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