Tokke Hydroelectric Power Station

The Tokke Power Station (Tokke kraftverk) is a hydroelectric power station located in the municipality Tokke in Vestfold og 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]

Tokke Hydroelectric Power Station
The access road to Tokke Hydroelectric Power Station
Official nameTokke kraftverk
CountryNorway
LocationTokke
Coordinates59°26′40″N 8°02′18″E
StatusOperational
Opening date1961 (1961)
Owner(s)Statkraft
Upper reservoir
CreatesVinjevatn
Lower reservoir
CreatesBandak
Power Station
Hydraulic head394 m
Turbines4
Installed capacity430 MW
Capacity factor56.9%
Annual generation2,140 GW·h

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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