Jucu SHP

Jucu hydropower plant is located on the Jucu Braço Sul River, a tributary of the Jucu River, in the central south region of the State of Espírito Santo in Brazil.

Ownership: 100 % owned by Statkraft Energias Renováveis, which is 81.3 % owned by Statkraft.

Production: 22.9 GWh

Power: 4.84 MW

The power plant has an installed capacity of 4.84 MW and utilises a total head of approximately 60 metres.

The powerhouse has two Francis turbines which receive water by a 230 metres long tunnel, 2.5 x 3.5 metres in section.

The dam is a 5 metre high, gravity type and holds a reservoir of 0.7 hectares.