History of Ariéstolas

H.N.E. has held the concession to the hydroelectric operation of Ariéstolas since 1955, when it was transferred from Eléctrica del Cinca, for a maximum volume of flow of 20 m³/s.

Power plant facilities

• One Francis-type NEYRPIC-ALSTHOM brand turbine, power of 8,700 HP, speed 300 rpm, head 35 m and flow volume of 20 m³/sec, including coil, guards, blades and shaft bearing
• One GENERAL ELECTRICA ESPAÑOLA brand alternator, model DSV 350-60/20 power of 7,200 KVA, speed of 300 rpm, 3 phases, voltage of 6,600 ±5% V

Location

The plant is located near Ariéstolas a small municipality part of the County of Somontano de Barbastro, only 62 km from Huesca