Hydropower · Romania

Stejaru hydroelectric plant

Stejaru hydroelectric plant is a 151 MW hydropower plant located in Romania. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 1960.

151 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
1960Start year
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Overview

Technology: conventional storage.

Ownership: SC Hidroelectrica.

Why it matters

  • The 7th-largest hydropower plant in Romania by capacity (of 44 operating hydropower facilities tracked).
  • Provides about 2.4% of Romania's operating hydropower capacity and roughly 0.7% of all operating power capacity in the country in the dataset.
  • Hydropower provides renewable electricity and, where reservoirs exist, dispatchable output and storage that help stabilise the grid; output varies with rainfall and river flows.

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Stejaru hydroelectric plant?

Stejaru hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 151 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Stejaru hydroelectric plant?

SC Hidroelectrica.

Where is Stejaru hydroelectric plant located?

It is located in Romania. Approximate coordinates: 46.9386, 26.1029.

When did Stejaru hydroelectric plant start operating?

Start year: 1960. Current status: Operating.

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