Saratov Hydroelectric Station
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The Saratov Hydroelectric Station or the Saratov GES (
History
The plant was built as part of the massive post-war industrialisation plan The
Although the initial design had to be altered in interests of practical reasons, the delay was long enough to allow the
Technical details
Today the station consists of a 1,260 metre long, 40 metre high artificial dam flanked by landfilled earth dam which totals 14 kilometres in length, forming the Saratov Reservoir.
The station is rated at 1,427
Economic value
Today the station is a valuable asset to the Central region and the middle Volga. It powers several nearby industries and irrigates fertile land adjacent to it. Most of the city of Saratov is powered by the station; the rest of the energy is absorbed into the Russian national grid.
Powerlines
The two 500 kV Powerlines from Balakovo Nuclear Power Plant traverse the Saratov Hydroelectric Station crossing the Volga River in a 1.6 kilometres long span. Only the south line connects at Saratov HES, while the north line continues to Nikolaevka Transmission Station without connection. The tower at Saratov Hydrolectric Station is 159 metres, that at the East shore of Volga River 197 metres tall. It is the tallest electricity pylon in Russia Source.