Poulaphuca hydroelectric plant
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Other names: Poulaphouca, Pollaphuca
Poulaphuca hydroelectric plant is an operating hydroelectric power plant in County Kildare, Ireland.
Project Details
Table 1: Project details for Poulaphuca hydroelectric plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Turbines | Technology type | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating[1] | 1944[1] | 38 MW[1] | 2[2] | Conventional storage[2] | Electricity Supply Board [100%] (Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais)[1] | Electricity Supply Board (Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais)[1] |
Location
Table 2: Location details for Poulaphuca hydroelectric plant
| Location | River | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| County Kildare, Ireland[1] | River Liffey[1] | 53.1204, -6.5836 (exact)[1] |
The map below shows the exact location of the hydroelectric power plant:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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