Fierza Hydro is a 500MW hydro power project. It is located on Drin river/basin in Kukes, Albania. 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 1970 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1978. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Korporata Elektroenergjitike Shqiptare.
Fierza Hydro is a reservoir based project. The hydro reservoir capacity is 2,700 million cubic meter. The net head of the project is 118m. The project generated 1,300 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1970 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1978.
Contractors involved
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of francis turbines, each with 125MW nameplate capacity.
Alstom Power Italia supplied electric generator(s) for the project.
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About Korporata Elektroenergjitike Shqiptare
Korporata Elektroenergjitike Shqiptare Sha (KESH) is a state-owned electricity company that generates, transmits and distributes electric power. It produces energy using the hydro and thermal sources and trades that in the regulated and de-regulated markets. The company owns and operates the Fierza HPP, Komani HPP and Vau i Dejes HPP plants in the Drin River Cascade hydro power complex, which is situated on the Drin River and the Vlora TPP. Through balancing energy and providing auxiliary services, KESH maintains security of the Albanian energy system. It serves industrial, commercial, government and domestic customers in the country. KESH is headquartered in Tirane, Albania.
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