Rana Hydroelectric Power Station | |
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Rana Hydroelectric Power Station | |
Official name | Rana kraftverk |
Country | Norway |
Location | Rana |
Coordinates | 66°18′10″N14°15′37″E / 66.30278°N 14.26028°E Coordinates: 66°18′10″N14°15′37″E / 66.30278°N 14.26028°E |
Status | Operational |
Opening date | 1968 |
Owner(s) | Statkraft |
Upper reservoir | |
Creates | Storakersvatnet |
Lower reservoir | |
Creates | Ranelva |
Power Station | |
Turbines | 4 |
Installed capacity | 500 MW |
Capacity factor | 48.0% |
Annual generation | 2,100 GW·h |
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