Uldolmok Tidal Power Station
Uldolmok Tidal Power Station is a tidal power station in Uldolmok, Jindo County, South Korea. The plant was commissioned in May 14, 2009 by the South Korean government.[1][2] The plant cost US$10 million[2] and has an installed capacity of 1,000 KW (1 MW), generating 2.4 GWh annually, sufficient to meet the demand of 430 households.[1][2] Additional 500 kW was commissioned in June 2011.[3]
| Uldolmok Tidal Power Station | |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Location | Uldolmok, Jindo |
| Coordinates | 34°33′56″N 126°18′36″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | May 14, 2009 |
| Construction cost | US$10 million |
| Tidal power station | |
| Type | Tidal barrage |
| Barrage length | 3,260 m (10,696 ft) |
| Barrage width | 300 m (980 ft) |
| Crosses | Uldolmok Strait |
| Channel speed | 6.5 m/s (21.3 ft/s) |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 1,500 KW |
| Annual net output | 2.4 GWh |
The South Korean government plans to increase this capacity of 1 to 90 megawatts (1,300 to 120,700 hp) by the end of the year 2013, increasing the demand cover to 46,000 households,[1] while simultaneously working on the 254 megawatts (341,000 hp) Sihwa Lake Tidal Power Station.[1][2] Part of the goal of generating 5,260 GWh through tidal power by 2020.[2]
The Uldolmok Strait experiences tidal water speeds that exceed 6.5 m/s (21.3 ft/s) with the width of the strait being approximately 300 m (980 ft).[2]
References
- Korea's Uldolmok tidal power project completed, retrieved 2010-09-02
- Uldolmok Power Plant Completed, retrieved 2010-09-02
- HydroWorld: Hyundai completes tidal power system in Korea