Gudåa in Meråker
Gudåa power plant is located in Meråker Municipality in Trøndelag. By utilizing the fall of 250 meters the power plant will have an annual production of 11.2 GWh, which provides around 560 households with electricity. The power plant has been in operation since 2020.
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The authorities (NVE) have emphasized the Gudåa power plant is a contribution to increased production of renewable energy with limited effects on the environment and local society. The power plant utilizes the fall between elevation 355 and elevation 105 in Gudåa. The waterway runs in a tunnel from the intake, and down to elevation 305. The intake is roadless, and the pipeline is underground the existing road down to the power station. To preserve values related to the aquatic environment and landscape minimum water flow of 170 l/s during the summer season and 85 l/s for the rest of the year is required. A bypass valve is facilitated in compliance with the license.
Gross head (m) 250
Length pipeline (m) 1380
Power (MW) 4.6
Production (GWh/year) 11.2
Vakttelefon
907 09 365
Stasjonsleder
Håkon Kindsbækken
hakon.kindsbaekken@clemenskraft.no
483 61 314
Minimum water flow from May 1 – September 30 (l/s): 170
Minimum water flow from October 1 – April 30 (l/s): 85
If the inflow is less than the required minimum water flow, the entire inflow must be passed through.
The power plant shall not be in operation in such cases.
A bypass valve with a capacity of at least 50% of the maximum discharge capacity must be installed in the power plant.
All changes in water flow must occur gradually, and typical start/stop operations should not occur.”