“Upgrade works at Calimanesti represent one of the first steps in a wider strategy for modernizations and refurbishments targeted by Hidroelectrica’s new Executive Board,” said Hidroelectrica Executive Board Chairman Bogdan Badea.
Works will take 12 months from the signing of the contract and are aimed at boosting the automation level of the plant, along with increasing its reliability and the lifespan of installations.
UCM Resita is the supplier of the equipment.
The Calimanesti plant has an installed capacity of 39.6MW and an annual average energy production rate of 106 GWh.