Lipovec hydroelectric power plant is the last stage on the diversion channel Krpeľany-Sučany-Lipovec and downstream this HPP the diversion empties into the Váh riverbed. As is the case with the other HPP´s on this channel, also the Lipovec HPP has a total maximum usable flow of 210 m3.sec-1, giving the entire cascade the possibility of operating particularly in peak-load operation.
Category |
canal |
Installed capacity MW |
38,4 |
Stream |
Váh |
Type of turbine |
Kaplan |
Flow rate m3.sec-1 |
3x 70 |
Number of turbo-sets |
3 |
Commissioned in |
1960 |
Aver. annual generation GWh |
86,4 |