Upgrade of Iovskaya HPP

2012—2014

Project Scope

Upgrade of hydroelectric generating units with increased capacity

About the Plant

Iovskaya HPP is a part of the Niva HPPs Cascade (Murmansk Oblast).

Upgrade Effects

  • Improvement of the reliability of the plant operation and consumers' power supply;
  • Expanded operation range: new turbines allow to use from 30% to 100% of nominal capacity;
  • Increase in energy conversion efficiency of hydroelectric generating units;
  • Operational load regulation in consideration with the power system needs;
  • Automated operation;
  • Rational use of the water-storage basin at Iovskaya HPP;

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