Solina Dam
| Solina Dam | |
|---|---|
Francis-type, 2 x 27 MW reversible Francis turbines[3] | |
| Installed capacity | 200 MW |
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The Solina Dam (Polish: Zapora Solińska) is the largest dam in Poland. It is located in Solina of Lesko County in the Bieszczady Mountains area of south-eastern Poland.
History
The
zlotys
. 57 km (35 mi) of roads were also constructed as part of the project.
The dam
The dam is 664 m (2,178 ft) long, 8.8 m (29 ft) wide at the crest, and 81.8 m (268 ft) high. Its construction created the largest artificial lake in Poland -
MW
of electricity as opposed to 173 MW previously.
The Solina dam is an important tourist attraction of the area. Tours are available and the dam serves as a bridge to the Lake Solina marina.
See also
References
- ^ "FIREWALL in Solina" (in Polish). PGE Energy. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ^ "Solina Pumped Storage Power Plant" (PDF). Sandia National Laboratories. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ^ "Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric Plants in Poland". IndustCards. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
External links
Media related to Solina Dam at Wikimedia Commons