Krichim Hydro Power Plant Explained

Krichim Hydro Power Plant
Country:Bulgaria
Location:Krichim
Coordinates:41.9922°N 24.4686°W
Owner:NEK EAD
Status:O
Th Fuel Primary:Hydropower
Ps Units Operational:4
Ps Electrical Capacity:80 MW

The Krichim Hydro Power Plant (Bulgarian: Водноелектрическа централа "Кричим") is an active hydro power project in Krichim, Plovdiv Province, southern Bulgaria. It is situated downstream of the Krichim Reservoir along the river Vacha. It has 4 individual turbines[1] with a nominal output of 20 MW which deliver up to 80 MW of power. It is part of the Dospat–Vacha Hydropower Cascade (500.2 MW).

Notes and References

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