Rana Hydroelectric Power Station

Rana Hydroelectric Power Station
Rana Hydroelectric Power Station
Official name Rana kraftverk
Country Norway
Location Rana
Coordinates 66°18′10″N 14°15′37″E / 66.30278°N 14.26028°E / 66.30278; 14.26028Coordinates: 66°18′10″N 14°15′37″E / 66.30278°N 14.26028°E / 66.30278; 14.26028
Status Operational
Commission date 1968 (1968)
Owner(s) Statkraft
Pumped-storage power station
Upper reservoir Storakersvatnet
Lower reservoir Ranelva
Generating units 4
Power generation
Make and model Francis turbine
Nameplate capacity 500 MW
Capacity factor 48.0%
Annual net output 2,100 GW·h

The Rana Power Station (Rana kraftverk) is a hydroelectric power station located in Rana, Nordland, Norway. It operates at an installed capacity of 500 MW, with an average annual production of about 2,100 GWh. The station is owned by Statkraft.[1] In terms of annual production in Norway the station is second only to Svartisen Hydroelectric Power Station.

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References

  1. Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Rana kraftstasjon". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
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