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Leirdøla power plant
Leirdøla power plant is located in Luster Municipality in Vestland County.
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1978Entered into operation
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125 MWInstalled capacity
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522.4 GWhAnnual production
The power plant uses the height of fall from Lake Tunsbergsdalsvatnet to the Jostedalselva River. Lake Tunsbergsdalsvatnet is regulated between 478 and 440 metres above sea level. The gross height of fall is 465 metres.
The generating unit is equipped with a Francis turbine.
The power plant was upgraded in 2012, when a control system, cooling system and new turbine runner were installed. The generator was also rebuilt to achieve a higher production than the original installation.
| Company | Ownership share |
| Statkraft | 100% |
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LeirdølaMartin Eek BurudThe reception building.
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LeirdølaMartin Eek BurudAccess tunnel to the power plant inside the mountain.
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LeirdølaMartin Eek BurudMachine room.
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LeirdølaMartin Eek BurudBall valve for closing and opening the water intake.
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LeirdølaMartin Eek BurudTurbine shaft in full operation.