Ricobayo I is a 133.2MW hydro power project. It is located on Esla river/basin in Castile and León, Spain. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1935.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Hydropower 133.2 133.2 Active Castile and León, Spain Iberdrola Renovables

Description

The project was developed by Iberdrola Renovables and is currently owned by Iberdrola with a stake of 100%.

The hydro power project consists of 4 turbines, each with 33.3MW nameplate capacity.

The project has 4 electric generators installed at the site. The generator capacity is 37 MVA.

Development Status

The project got commissioned in 1935.

Power Purchase Agreement

The power generated from the project is sold to Iberdrola Distribucion Electrica SAU under a power purchase agreement.

Methodology

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