Aiviekste hydroelectric power station

The Aiviekste hydroelectric power station is the first hydroelectric power station constructed in Latvia. It is located on the Aiviekste River. The power station was commissioned in 1925 and until 1938 it was the largest in Latvia. The power station was decommissioned in 1969; however, in 1988 it was decided to restore it. In 1993, the power station restarted power generation.[1]

Aiviekste hydroelectric power station
Country
StatusOperational
Commission date1925; 1993
Decommission date1969
Owner(s)Latvenergo
Thermal power station
Primary fuelHydropower
Power generation
Units operational10
Nameplate capacity0.8 MW
Annual net output3 GWh (2007)

The power station has total capacity of 0.8 MW. In 2007, it generated 3GWh of electricity. The power station is operated by Latvenergo.[1]

References

  1. "Hydropower plants". Latvenergo. Archived from the original on 2013-05-29. Retrieved 2010-01-09.


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