Rana Hydroelectric Power Station

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.

Rana Hydroelectric Power Station
Rana Hydroelectric Power Station
Official nameRana kraftverk
CountryNorway
LocationRana
Coordinates66°18′10″N 14°15′37″E
StatusOperational
Opening date1968 (1968)
Owner(s)Statkraft
Upper reservoir
CreatesStorakersvatnet
Lower reservoir
CreatesRanelva
Power Station
Turbines4
Installed capacity500 MW
Capacity factor48.0%
Annual generation2,100 GW·h

See also

References

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


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