Xestosa Hydroelectric Power Plan

Another house-like building in the area

2.9MW Installed Power

Ourol, Muras, Lugo, Galicia, Spain

Location

The Xestosa hydroelectric plant is located in the highest part of the La Mariña Occidental district (Lugo, Spain), on the coast of the Cantabrian Sea.

In a location that is sheltered from the wind, the plant has a weir and forebay diverting the flow of the river to the plant through a penstock. The building is in tune with traditional local architecture.

2.9MW Installed Power

2008Year of Start of Operation

1Voith turbineType: Pelton vertical shaft