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Shamkir Hydroelectric Power Station

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The Shamkir Hydro Power Plant is one of Azerbaijan's largest hydro power plants having an installed electric capacity of 380 megawatts (510,000 hp).[1] It is located on Shamkir reservoir, which is built on the Kura River, in Shamkir Rayon of Azerbaijan, and is owned by Azerenerji, the state-owned electric power company of Azerbaijan.[2]

Official name
  • Şəmkir su-elektrik stansiyası
Country
LocationShamkir
Coordinates40.9465°N 46.1704°E / 40.9465; 46.1704
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Shamkir Hydro Power Plant
Official name
  • Şəmkir su-elektrik stansiyası
Country
LocationShamkir
Coordinates40.9465°N 46.1704°E / 40.9465; 46.1704
StatusOperational
Commission date
  • 1982
OwnerAzerenerji
Operator
Thermal power station
Primary fuelHydropower
Power generation
Nameplate capacity50 MW (67,000 hp)
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