A hydroelectric complex on the Danube in the Đerdap (Iron Gate) gorge on the border of Serbia and Romania. Construction began on 7 September 1964 and the station opened on 16 May 1972; according to the Great Soviet Encyclopedia, Yugoslavia built the plant jointly with Romania with Soviet assistance. The Serbian part is the largest hydropower plant operated by Elektroprivreda Srbije.
Гидроузел на Дунае в теснине Джердап (Железные Ворота) на границе Сербии и Румынии. Строительство начато 7 сентября 1964 года, станция открыта 16 мая 1972 года; по Большой советской энциклопедии, Югославия построила ГЭС совместно с Румынией при содействии СССР. Сербская часть гидроузла — крупнейшая гидроэлектростанция компании «Электропривреда Сербии».
EraUSSR
FunctionIndustry and infrastructure
Present ownerElektroprivreda Srbije (EPS), state-owned
Acquisitionbuilt
StatusIn use
As of2023-10
According to Balkan Green Energy News (27 October 2023), EPS completed the revitalization of Đerdap I: the capacity of each of the six units was raised from 171 MW to 190 MW, with Russia's Power Machines as the main equipment supplier.