Rusfors
Facts
Country
Sweden
Electricity Capacity
41 MWe
Stream
Ume älv
Head
12 m
Water discharge
450 m³/s
Turbine type
Kaplan
Vattenfall ownership share
100 %
Status
In Operation
Water information
Above pond
Below pond
Total
Through turbine
Through pond hatch
Last update
Rusfors Hydro Power Station is located in the northern part of Sweden by the Ume Älv River. It was first commissioned in 1962, incorporating a Kaplan turbine with an installed capacity of 41 MW and a head (drop) of 12 metres.
Repair work in 2009
In 2009, the Rusfors facility underwent construction work as a result of erosion damage, assumed to have been caused by frost bursting. The reservoir and adjacent spillway were repaired and some minor rebuilding work was performed on the spillway. The action taken is expected to significantly prolong the lifespan of the facility.