Solbergfoss Hydroelectric Power Station

Solbergfoss Hydroelectric Power Station (Norwegian: Solbergfoss kraftverk) is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station on the Glomma, in Askim municipality, Østfold county, Norway.

Solbergfoss Hydroelectric Power Station
Location of Solbergfoss Hydroelectric Power Station in Norway
Official nameSolbergfoss kraftverk
LocationAskim, Østfold, Norway
Coordinates59.637092°N 11.155221°E / 59.637092; 11.155221
PurposePower
StatusOperational
Construction beganI: 1913
II: 1979
Opening dateI: 1924
II: 1985
Owner(s)E-CO Energi, Statkraft
Operator(s)E-CO Energi
Dam and spillways
Type of damConcrete gravity dam
ImpoundsGlomma
Spillway typeOver the dam
Commission dateI: 1924
II: 1985
Hydraulic head21 m
TurbinesI: 13 Francis-type
II: 1 Kaplan-type
Installed capacityI: 108 MW
II: 100 MW
Annual generationI: 350 GWh
II: 550 GWh

Construction of the power station began in 1913. It was operational in 1924.[1] Solbergfoss is owned by E-CO Energi (64,4%) and Statkraft (35,6%).[2]

Dam

Solbergfoss Dam is a concrete gravity dam.

Power station

The hydraulic head is 21 m.[3]

Solbergfoss I

The power station contains 13 Francis turbine-generators. The total nameplate capacity is 108 MW. Its average annual generation is 350 GWh.[2][4] Solbergfoss I was built from 1913 until 1924.[1]

Solbergfoss II

The power station contains 1 Kaplan turbine-generator. The total nameplate capacity is 100 MW. Its average annual generation is 550 GWh.[2][4] Solbergfoss II was built from 1979 until 1985.[1]

  • Media related to Solbergfoss Hydroelectric Power Station at Wikimedia Commons
  • "Solbergfoss – Kraftstasjon". Wikimapia. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  • "Hydroelectric Plants in Southern Norway – other counties". Power Plants Around the World. Retrieved 2016-06-26.

References
  1. "Brochure about the Solbergfoss power plants" (PDF). E-CO Energi. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  2. "Oversikt over E-COs kraftanlegg" (in Norwegian). E-CO Energi. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  3. "Solbergfoss kraftverk" (in Norwegian). www.vasskrafta.no. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  4. "Solbergfoss" (PDF). E-CO Energi. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
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