Aiviekste hydroelectric power station

Aiviekste hydroelectric power station is the first hydroelectric power station constructed in Latvia. It is located on the Aiviekste River. The power station was commissioned in 1925 and until 1938 it was the largest in Latvia. The power station was decommissioned in 1969; however, in 1988 it was decided to restore it. In 1993, the power station restarted power generation.[1]

Aiviekste hydroelectric power station
Aiviekste hydroelectric power station is located in Latvia
Aiviekste hydroelectric power station
Location of Aiviekste hydroelectric power station in Latvia
Coordinates56°38′46″N 25°56′53″E / 56.64611°N 25.94806°E / 56.64611; 25.94806
StatusOperational
Power Station
Operator(s)Latvenergo
Commission date1925; 1993
Decommission date1969
TypeConventional
Turbines10
Installed capacity0.8 MW
Capacity factor42.8% (2007)
2007 generation3 GW·h

The power station has total capacity of 0.8 MW. In 2007, it generated 3GWh of electricity. The power station is operated by Latvenergo.[1]

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  1. ^ a b "Hydropower plants". Latvenergo. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06. Retrieved 2010-01-09.