Kaprun Hauptstufe is a 260MW hydro power project. It is located on Kapruner Ache river/basin in Salzburg, Austria. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1938 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1953.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 260 260 – Active Salzburg, Austria

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The project is currently owned by VERBUND Hydro Power with a stake of 100%.

Kaprun Hauptstufe is a reservoir based project. The project generated 549.455 GWh of electricity.

The hydro power project consists of 2 turbines, each with 65MW nameplate capacity.

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The project construction commenced in 1938 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1953.

Contractors Involved

Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of pelton turbines, each with 45MW nameplate capacity.

Andritz Hydro supplied 2 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 60 MVA.

Andritz Hydro supplied 2 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 70 MVA.

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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.