Hydropower · Russia

Lesogorskaya hydroelectric plant

Lesogorskaya hydroelectric plant is a 118 MW hydropower plant located in Leningrad oblast, Russia. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 1937.

118 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
1937Start year
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Overview

Technology: conventional storage.

Ownership: PJSC TGC-2 (Territorial generating company number 2).

Why it matters

  • Hydropower provides renewable electricity and, where reservoirs exist, dispatchable output and storage that help stabilise the grid; output varies with rainfall and river flows.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Lesogorskaya hydroelectric plant?

Lesogorskaya hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 118 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Lesogorskaya hydroelectric plant?

PJSC TGC-2 (Territorial generating company number 2).

Where is Lesogorskaya hydroelectric plant located?

It is located in Leningrad oblast, Russia. Approximate coordinates: 61.0585, 28.8734.

When did Lesogorskaya hydroelectric plant start operating?

Start year: 1937. Current status: Operating.

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