Kaniv Hydroelectric Station
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Kaniv Hydroelectric Station is a hydroelectricity
generating complex on the Dnieper River
in Kaniv
, Ukraine
. It is operated by the Ukrhydroenego that is part of the state company Energy Company of Ukraine
.
The power plant was projected by the Ukrainian department of project-research institute "UkrHydroProject" of S.Zhuk. The construction was conducted by several specialized in this field companies. During the construction also there was built a small settlement for the power plant's working personnel.
Turbines for the plant were produced by the Kharkiv Factory "Turboatom", generators - Kharkiv Factory "Elektrovazhmash".
The dam has a lock
to allow a water travel along the Dnieper river. It is a single stage, a single chamber lock. The lock's size is 288 х 18 м.
In 1997 the power plant started to be renovated. The first stage lasted until June of 2002, while the second one - 2017. The first stage was financed through the IBRD
, while for the second World Bank
invested $106 million with addition of the Ukrainian government budget.
Hydroelectricity
Hydroelectricity is the term referring to electricity generated by hydropower; the production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water. It is the most widely used form of renewable energy...
generating complex on the Dnieper River
Dnieper River
The Dnieper River is one of the major rivers of Europe that flows from Russia, through Belarus and Ukraine, to the Black Sea.The total length is and has a drainage basin of .The river is noted for its dams and hydroelectric stations...
in Kaniv
Kaniv
Kaniv is a city located in the Cherkasy Oblast in central Ukraine. The city rests on the Dnieper River, and is also one of the main inland river ports on the Dnieper...
, Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
. It is operated by the Ukrhydroenego that is part of the state company Energy Company of Ukraine
Energy Company of Ukraine
Energy Company of Ukraine is a state-owned integrated power company in Ukraine and is governed by Ministry of Fuel and Energy.As of 2010, the company had total installed power generation capacities of 29,6697 MW which corresponded to 56% of installed capacity of Ukrainian power...
.
The power plant was projected by the Ukrainian department of project-research institute "UkrHydroProject" of S.Zhuk. The construction was conducted by several specialized in this field companies. During the construction also there was built a small settlement for the power plant's working personnel.
Turbines for the plant were produced by the Kharkiv Factory "Turboatom", generators - Kharkiv Factory "Elektrovazhmash".
The dam has a lock
Lock (water transport)
A lock is a device for raising and lowering boats between stretches of water of different levels on river and canal waterways. The distinguishing feature of a lock is a fixed chamber in which the water level can be varied; whereas in a caisson lock, a boat lift, or on a canal inclined plane, it is...
to allow a water travel along the Dnieper river. It is a single stage, a single chamber lock. The lock's size is 288 х 18 м.
In 1997 the power plant started to be renovated. The first stage lasted until June of 2002, while the second one - 2017. The first stage was financed through the IBRD
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development is one of five institutions that compose the World Bank Group. The IBRD is an international organization whose original mission was to finance the reconstruction of nations devastated by World War II. Now, its mission has expanded to fight...
, while for the second World Bank
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
invested $106 million with addition of the Ukrainian government budget.