Salamonde II is a 223MW hydro power project. It is located on Cavado river/basin in Braga, Portugal. 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 2005. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is developed and owned by Energias de Portugal. The company has a stake of 100%.
Salamonde II is a pumped storage project. The net head of the project is 115m. Salamonde II underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2015-2016. The project generated 386 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project got commissioned in 2005.
Contractors involved
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 unit of francis turbine.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 1 electric generator for the project. The generator capacity is 244 MVA.
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About Energias de Portugal
Energias de Portugal SA (EDP) is a vertically integrated energy utility. It generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity, and transports, distributes and sells natural gas. The company produces electricity using hydro, coal, nuclear, waste, wind, solar and other sources. EDP also purchases and sells energy in the Iberia market; and provides engineering, professional training, laboratory tests, energy services and property management services. It is owned by China Three Gorges, OPPIDUM, Blackrock Inc, CNIC, Mubadala and others. The company serves residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial and other customers in Portugal, Spain, Brazil, the US and other countries. EDP is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal.
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