Koombooloomba Hydro Power Station

Koombooloomba Hydro Power Station
CountryAustralia
LocationKoombooloomba, Queensland
Coordinates17°50′S 145°36′E / 17.83°S 145.6°E / -17.83; 145.6
StatusOperational
Opening date1999
Construction costA$10,600,000
Owner(s)CleanCo Queensland
Reservoir
CreatesKoombooloomba Dam
Power Station
Pump-generators1
Installed capacity7.3 MW (9,800 hp)
Annual generation22.5 GWh (81 TJ)
Website
www.stanwell.com/energy-assets/our-power-stations/hydro/

Koombooloomba Hydro Power Station is a hydroelectric power station at Koombooloomba Dam, Queensland, Australia. Koombooloomba has one turbo generator, with a generating capacity of 7.3 megawatts (9,800 hp) of electricity. The power station is owned by CleanCo.[1]

The power station was commissioned in 1999, capturing energy from existing water releases required for the operation of Kareeya Hydro Power Station.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Factshet Koombaloomba Hydroelectric Power Station" (PDF). 16 February 2023.


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