Peshtera Hydroelectric Power Station Explained

Peshtera Hydro Power Plant
Country:Bulgaria
Location:Peshtera
Coordinates:42.0167°N 24.2558°W
Owner:NEK EAD
Status:O
Th Fuel Primary:Hydropower
Ps Units Operational:5
Ps Electrical Capacity:136 MW

The Peshtera Hydro Power Plant (before 1992: Kimon Georgiev Hydro Power Plant) is an active underground hydroelectric plant in Peshtera, Bulgaria. It is part of the Batak Hydropower Cascade. It has 5 individual Pelton turbines[1] which can deliver up to 136 MW of power.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . 2009-07-12 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706143239/http://www.nek.bg/cgi?d=1434 . 2011-07-06 . NEK brochure "Hydro Power Cascades and Dams" page 21