Lysebotn Hydroelectric Power Station

The Lysebotn Power Station is a hydroelectric power station located in the municipality Forsand in Rogaland, Norway. The facility operates at an installed capacity of 210 MW. The average annual production is 1,242 GWh.[1] It has produced 63 TWh since it started in 1953.

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Drawing of Lysebotn II

A new NOK 1.8 billion powerplant called Lysebotn II with 370 MW Francis turbines is being built nearby to replace it, with an expected life of 60-70 years. The tunnels are 7.8 km long, 45m2 wide, and transporting 60m3/second.[2][3]

The reservoir has a capacity of 595 million m3 water[4] located at 636-686 m altitude.

References

  1. ↑ Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Lysebotn kraftstasjon". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
  2. ↑ Her bygger de nytt kraftverk 1450 meter inne i fjellet
  3. ↑ http://www.lysebotn2.no/dokumenter/category111.html
  4. ↑ http://www.lysebotn2.no/om-prosjektet/category7.html

Coordinates: 59°03′15″N 6°37′36″E / 59.05417°N 6.62667°E / 59.05417; 6.62667

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