Tokke Hydroelectric Power Station

Hydroelectric power station in Norway

Dam in Tokke
59°26′40″N 8°02′18″E / 59.44444°N 8.03833°E / 59.44444; 8.03833StatusOperationalOpening date1961; 63 years ago (1961)Owner(s)StatkraftUpper reservoirCreatesVinjevatnLower reservoirCreatesBandakPower StationHydraulic head394 mTurbines4Installed capacity430 MWCapacity factor56.9%Annual generation2,140 GW·h

The Tokke Power Station (Tokke kraftverk) is a hydroelectric power station located in the municipality Tokke in Telemark, Norway, owned by Statkraft. It operates at an installed capacity of 430 MW, with an average annual production of 2,140 GWh.[1] The power station exploits the height difference of 394 metres from the lake Vinjevatn to Bandak.[2]

See also

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References

  1. ^ "Faktaheftet 2000 – Petter" (in Norwegian). Oslo: Olje- og energidepartementet. 2000. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
  2. ^ Evensen, Knut Harald (ed.). NAF Veibok (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norges Automobil-Forbund. p. 224.


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