Baksan Hydroelectric Power Station
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| Baksan hydroelectric power station | |
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  Location of Baksan hydroelectric power station in Russia | |
| Country | Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1930 |
| Owner(s) | RusHydro |
The Baksan hydroelectric power station is a small hydroelectric power station on the Baksan River in Baksansky District, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia. It is one of the oldest hydroelectric Russia.
History
The Baksan hydroelectric power station was built according to the GOELRO plan in 1930–1936. The first turbine became operational on 20 September 1936. During the World War II, the power station was badly damage.
On 21 July 2010, the power station was attacked by four armed people. Two security guards were killed and two power units were detonated.[1][2]
Description
The power station consists of three turbines with a capacity of 8.3 MW each.
References
- ^ "Attack on hydropower station in Russia leaves two dead, damages plant". HydroWorld. PennWell Corporation. 2010-07-21. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
- ^ "Two killed in attack on Russian power station". Reuters. 2010-07-21. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
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