Osek
Czech Republic - design and construction of a new SHPP.
Project review
The construction of the SHPP Velky Osek has been succesfully completed in October 2012.
The new SHPP Velky Osek is connected to the existing weir in Velky Osek on the river Elbe in the Central Bohemian region.
According to designed parameters this SHPP reaches the capacity of 900 kW with annual generation of 4 250 MWh of electric energy. Its three Kaplan turbines utilize discharge of more than 50 m3/s.
SHPP Velky Osek is the only plant in the Czech Republic working under the head up to 2 meters.
Provided services
As general contrator HYDROPOL provided the site complex development, preparation of relevant studies, permitting, project design & engineering services and complete EPC delivery.
HYDROPOL provides operation and maintenance of this plant.
Main data
| Country: | Czech Republic |
| Built (year): | new |
| Output (kW): | 3 × 300 |
| Head (m): | 1.9 |
| Capacity (m3/s) | 3 × 17 |
| Completion (year): | 2011 - 2012 |
