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Dam in Atazhukino, Baksansky District
Baksan Hydroelectric Power Station
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CountryKabardino-Balkaria, Russia
LocationAtazhukino, Baksansky District
Coordinates43°39′18.39″N 43°23′48.87″E / 43.6551083°N 43.3969083°E / 43.6551083; 43.3969083
StatusOperational
Construction began1930
Opening date1936
Owner(s)RusHydro
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsBaksan River
Power Station
Turbines3 x 9 MW
Installed capacity27 MW

The Baksan Hydroelectric Power Station is a small hydroelectric power station on the Baksan River in Atazhukino, Baksansky District, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia. It is one of the oldest hydroelectric plants in Russia. It is owned by RusHydro.

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. The power station was completed in 1939. During World War II, the power station was badly damaged.

On 21 July 2010, the power station was attacked by four gunmen from the Caucasus Emirate militant group. Two security guards were killed and two power units were detonated.

Description

The power station consists of three turbines with a capacity of 9 MW each.

References

  1. ^ "Terrorists Explode Hydropower Plant in Russia's Northern Caucasus". Pravda. 2010-07-21. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
  2. ^ "Kabardino-Balkaria's Baksan HPP attacked". Russia & CIS Oil and Gas Weekly. Interfax. 2010-07-21. Archived from the original on 2012-10-11. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
  3. "Attack on hydropower station in Russia leaves two dead, damages plant". HydroWorld. PennWell Corporation. 2010-07-21. Archived from the original on 2011-02-06. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
  4. "Two killed in attack on Russian power station". Reuters. 2010-07-21. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved 2011-01-31.

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