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Laxede

Laxede
Construction of the Laxede power plant began in 1958 and the plant was commissioned in 1962.

The initial capacity was 116 MW, supplied by two units. Twenty years after its inauguration, the Laxede power plant was expanded with a third unit.

The river Lule älv

Around 40 % of the energy consumed in Sweden is generated by hydro power. The river Lule älv, on which Laxede is located, is the most important river in Sweden for hydro power generation.

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