Tokke Hydroelectric Power Station

Tokke Hydroelectric Power Station
The access road to Tokke Hydroelectric Power Station
Official name Tokke kraftverk
Country Norway
Location Tokke
Coordinates 59°26′40″N 8°02′18″E / 59.44444°N 8.03833°E / 59.44444; 8.03833Coordinates: 59°26′40″N 8°02′18″E / 59.44444°N 8.03833°E / 59.44444; 8.03833
Status Operational
Commission date 1961 (1961)
Owner(s) Statkraft
Pumped-storage power station
Upper reservoir Vinjevatn
Lower reservoir Bandak
Hydraulic head 394 m
Generating units 4
Power generation
Make and model Francis turbine
Nameplate capacity 430 MW
Capacity factor 56.9%
Annual net output 2,140 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

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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