Status Operational | Opening date 1951 Type of dam Dam | |
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Construction began 1918 Cancelled 1921Restarted 1945 Similar Stornorrfors Hydroelectric Power St, Suorva, Miessaure, Olidan Hydroelectric Power St, Hojum Hydroelectric Power St | ||
Harsprånget is a hydroelectric power station located on the Lule River in northern Sweden, just downstream of Porjus.
Contents
- Map of HarsprC3A5nget hydroelectric power station 982 60 Porjus Sweden
- HistoryEdit
- TurbinesEdit
- References
Map of Harspr%C3%A5nget hydroelectric power station, 982 60 Porjus, Sweden
With a power of 977 MW, it's the largest hydroelectric power station in Sweden, and also the third largest in the Nordic countries. The name means "Hare run" in Swedish. This was also the name of the mighty rapids there, and the name was related to the sharp turns in the rapids, a little similar to the ones a hare does when fleeing. Normal year production is around 2131 GWh. Total fall height is around 107 m.
HistoryEdit
Construction of the station started in 1918. However, recession after World War I cancelled the construction, which was not started again before 1945. It was opened in 1951, then with a power of 330 MW. In 1980, two new turbines were installed which increased the max power to 945 MW. The rated power was later increased further.
TurbinesEdit
Grand total of 977 MW.