The following page lists some power stations in Norway . Norway produces a total of 13,570 MW for power consumption. For traction current, see Electric power supply system of railways in Norway.
| Station | Location | Co-ordinates | Capacity (MW) | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mongstad Power Station | Mongstad | 60°48′32″N5°2′13″E / 60.80889°N 5.03694°E | 280 | Natural Gas | The plant was supposed to be closed at the end of 2018, but still in operation as of 2021. [4] |
| Tjeldbergodden Reserve Power Station | Tjeldbergodden | 63°24′44″N8°41′12″E / 63.41222°N 8.68667°E | 150 | Natural Gas | Not in Use |
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The Güllübağ Dam is a gravity dam near the town of Güllübağ on the Çoruh River in Erzurum Province, Turkey. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power production. Construction on the river diversion tunnel began in 2009 and the dam was complete in 2012. That same year the first generator became operational and the final generator was operational in March 2013. Water from the dam is sent down downstream through a 3,200 m (10,500 ft) long penstock where it reaches an 84 MW power station. The dam is part of the Çoruh Development Plan and it is owned by Turkey's State Hydraulic Works.
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