Valdecanas is a 249MW hydro power project. It is located on Tajo river/basin in Extremadura, Spain. 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. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1964. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Iberdrola. The company has a stake of 100%.
Valdecanas is a pumped storage project. Valdecanas underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2021-2025.
Development status
The project got commissioned in 1964.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Redeia Corporacion under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors involved
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company supplied pump model turbines for the project.
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About Iberdrola
Iberdrola SA (Iberdrola) is an energy utility. It constructs, operates and manages power generation plants, transmission and distribution facilities and other assets. The company produces electricity using conventional and renewable energy sources. It also trades electricity and gas in wholesale markets; and retails electricity, gas, and other related products and services. Iberdrola retails energy to residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and other customers. In its transition to a sustainable energy model, the company makes considerable investments in smart grids, renewable energy, large-scale energy storage and digital transformation. Iberdrola operates in Europe, North America, South America and other regions. Iberdrola is headquartered in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain.
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