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Taishir Hydro Power Station

Coordinates: 46°41′37.8″N 96°39′53.8″E / 46.693833°N 96.664944°E / 46.693833; 96.664944
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Taishir Hydro Power Station
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Official nameТайширын Усан Цахилгаан Станц
CountryMongolia
LocationGovi-Altai Province
Coordinates46°41′37.8″N 96°39′53.8″E / 46.693833°N 96.664944°E / 46.693833; 96.664944
StatusOperational
Commission date2008
Construction costUS$39 million
Power generation
Nameplate capacity11 MW

The Taishir Hydro Power Station (Mongolian: Тайширын Усан Цахилгаан Станц) is a hydroelectric power station in Govi-Altai Province, Mongolia.

History

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The power station was commissioned in 2008.[1]

Technical specification

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The water intake for the power station comes from Gegeen Lake. The power station has an installed capacity of 11 MW.[2]

Finance

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The power station and its dam was constructed with a cost of US$39 million. It was funded by Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development and the United Arab Emirates.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lkhasuren, Misheel (20 October 2021). "Hydropower plant project is crucial for energy independence". The UB Post. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  2. ^ Government of Mongolia (December 2015). "Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP): Investment Plan for Mongolia" (PDF). Climate Investment Funds. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  3. ^ Robinson, Paul (29 July 2017). "Taishir Dam and Reservoir on the Zavkhan River: Images and Impressions from Herders Affected by the Dam and Reservoir" (PDF). Retrieved 4 August 2023.