Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant
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Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant (Latvian: Rīgas hidroelektrostacija, shortened Rīgas HES) is located just beyond Riga's southern border. It is geographically located in the town of Salaspils. Total installed power generating capacity is 402 MW.[1] There are six generators, two transformers and two 330 kV power lines (to Salaspils and Bišuciems).
History
The Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant was put into operation in 1974.
Description
There is a powerline pylon in the middle of reservoir, it carries two 330 kV lines (from Salaspils to Jelgava and from Salaspils to Rīgas HES), shore to shore distance there is approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 mi).
Rigas HES is an important part of Riga's development. It is the primary source of electricity in Riga, while Riga reservoir is a source of tap water for the majority of Riga residents. In addition, the power plant is used as a compensation plant for TEC2 thermal power plant to regulate voltage in electrical networks and to compensate the power deficiencies.[1]
The power plant is operated by Latvenergo.
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Daugava hydropower plants". Latvenergo. Retrieved 2010-01-09.