Svorkmo Hydroelectric Power Station Explained

Svorkmo Power Station
Name Official:Svorkmo Kraftverk
Coordinates:63.1783°N 9.7708°W
Country:Norway
Location:Orkdal, Sør-Trøndelag
Owner:Kraftverkene i Orkla
Plant Hydraulic Head:99 m
Plant Turbines:2
Plant Capacity:54
Plant Capacity Factor:57.1%
Plant Annual Gen:270

Svorkmo Power Station is a hydroelectric power station located in Svorkmo in the municipality of Orkdal in Sør-Trøndelag, Norway.

It has a total installed capacity of 54 MW, with two units equipped with francis turbines, and has an annual production of approximately 270 GWh. The power station utilises the waterfalls between Meldal and Svorkmo in the Orkla river system, with a total head of 99 m.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Svorkmo kraftverk . Knut A. . Rosvold . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian. 18 September 2012.