The
Incheon Tidal Power Plant Project is a large tidal power station currently proposed to be built at the Incheon Bay, South Korea. The facility is expected to top 1,320
MW in generating capacity with the help of 44 water turbines rated at 30
MW each, making this facility one of the largest of it kind in the world. The construction and developments costs are expected to reach
₩3.9 trillion (
US$3.4 billion), of which would be entirely covered by private funding. The stations is expected to generate up to 2.41
TWh of energy annually upon its completion in June 2017.
Incheon Tidal Power Station |
Country | South Korea |
Locale | Incheon Bay |
Status | Proposed |
Commission date | June 2017 |
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Power station information |
Primary fuel | Tide |
Generation units | 44 × 30MW |
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Power generation information |
Installed capacity | 1,320 MW |
Annual generation | 2.41 TWh |