Upgrade of Iovskaya HPP
2012—2014
Project Scope
Upgrade of hydroelectric generating units with increased capacity
About the Plant
Iovskaya HPP is a part of the Niva HPPs Cascade (Murmansk Oblast).
Upgrade Effects
- Improvement of the reliability of the plant operation and consumers' power supply;
- Expanded operation range: new turbines allow to use from 30% to 100% of nominal capacity;
- Increase in energy conversion efficiency of hydroelectric generating units;
- Operational load regulation in consideration with the power system needs;
- Automated operation;
- Rational use of the water-storage basin at Iovskaya HPP;