Norway
Lars Petter Pettersen
Bitdalsdammen
CERAN hydropower complex
CERAN (Energetic Complex of Antas River) is located on the Antas river in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
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2006Entered into operation
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360 MWInstalled capacity
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1,507 GWhAnnual production
The CERAN complex is comprised of three plants: Monte Claro (130 MW), Castro Alves (130 MW) and 14 de Julho (100 MW).
The main features of the hydropower complex are as follows:
Name |
Capacity (MW) |
Flooded area | Dam type | Max height | Powerhouse | Turbines |
Castro Alves | 130 | 5 km² | RCC | 50 m | Underground | Francis (3) |
14 de Julho | 100 | 6 km² | RCC | 42 m | Underground | Kaplan (2) |
Monte Claro | 130 | 1.4 km² | RCC | 27 m | Semi-sheltered | Kaplan (2) |
Company | Ownership share |
Statkraft | 5% |
CPFL – Geração de Energia S.A | 65% |
Companhia Estadual de Geração e Transmissão de Energia Elétrica – CEEE – GT | 30% |