Tierfehd is a 141MW hydro power project. It is located on Limmernboden river/basin in Switzerland. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project commenced construction in 2005.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 141 | 141 | – | Active | Switzerland |
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Description
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The project is currently owned by Kraftwerke Linth-Limmern.
Tierfehd is a pumped storage project. The total number of penstocks, pipes or long channels that carry water down from the hydroelectric reservoir to the turbines inside the actual power station, are 4 in number. The project generated 700 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project commenced construction in 2005.
Contractors Involved
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of pelton turbines, each with 35MW nameplate capacity.
Andritz Hydro supplied electric generator(s) for the project.
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