en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Saratov Hydroelectric Plant (a branch of RusHydro, Russia's hydropower group) has initiated the modernization of Unit No. 18, the final unit in the station's long-term turbine replacement program. The work will be carried out under RusHydro's Comprehensive Modernization Program (CMP).

Experts will replace the runner, runner chamber, head cover, turbine shaft, guide vane mechanism, and other turbine components. The work is being implemented by employees of Gidroremont-VKK, a branch of the Saratov plant, with guidance from engineers of TYAZHMASH (Heavy Machinery Manufacturing Joint-Stock Company).

Upon project completion in 2027, the installed capacity of the Saratov Hydroelectric Plant will reach 1,499 MW, 10% higher than the initial figure. Previously, in February of this year, the modernization of Unit No. 16 increased the plant's capacity by 6 MW to 1,493 MW.

RusHydro's Comprehensive Modernization Program has been in effect since 2012. During this period, the Russian hydropower group has increased the capacity of its hydroelectric plants by 711.5 MW by replacing 152 turbines, 164 generators, and 114 power transformers. In 2026, the company plans to boost capacity at several plants, including the Saratov Hydroelectric Plant (+6 MW) and the Chirkey Hydroelectric Plant (+25 MW).

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