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Aiviekste hydroelectric power station

Aiviekste hydroelectric power station
Status operational
Commission date 1925; 1993
Decommission date 1969
Owner(s) Latvenergo
Thermal power station
Primary fuel Hydropower
Power generation
Units operational 10
Nameplate capacity 0.8 MW
Annual output 3 GWh (2007)

The Aiviekste hydroelectric power station is the first hydroelectric power station constructed in Latvia. It is located on the Aiviekste River. The power station was commissioned in 1925 and until 1938 it was the largest in Latvia. The power station was decommissioned in 1969; however, in 1988 it was decided to restore it. In 1993, the power station restarted power generation.

The power station has total capacity of 0.8 MW. In 2007, it generated 3GWh of electricity. The power station is operated by Latvenergo.



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