Eiði Power Plant
The Eiði Hydroelectric Power Station (Faroese: Eiðisverkið) is the largest hydroelectric power station in the Faroe Islands. It stands below a dam on Lake Eiði (elevation 129 to 149 meters or 423 to 489 feet) on the island of Eysturoy.
| Eiði power plant | |
|---|---|
Location in the Faroe Islands | |
| Official name | Eiðisverkið |
| Country | Faroe Islands |
| Location | Eysturoy, Faroe Islands |
| Coordinates | 62°16′52″N 7°04′21″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 1987 |
| Owner(s) | SEV |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 21.7 MW |
| Annual net output | 55 GWh |
The power plant started production on April 28, 1987, and it was built and is owned by the power producer and distributor SEV. Originally, two Francis turbines were installed with a capacity of 6.7 MW each. A third turbine began operation in 2013, with a 15 km water collection tunnel to the south. Overall cost has been DKK 1 billion. The plant operates at an installed capacity of 21.7 MW, with an average annual production of about 55 GWh. The reservoir holds water for 5.5 days of production.
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