Motru hydroelectric plant

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Motru hydroelectric plant is an operating hydroelectric power plant in Motru, Gorj, Romania.

Project Details

Table 1: Project details for Motru hydroelectric plant

Status	Commissioning year	Nameplate capacity	Turbines	Owner
Operating	1979	50 MW	2	Hidroelectrica

Location

Table 2: Location details for Motru hydroelectric plant

Location	River	Coordinates (WGS 84)
Motru, Gorj, Romania	Cerna River	44.7918, 22.9698 (approximate)

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