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Dyrstad
Dyrstad is a hydroelectric power plant located in Bremanger municipality in Vestland County, Norway. It is a run-of-river plant which utilises a drop of 291 metres in the river Dyrstadelva.
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Dyrstad is a hydroelectric power plant located in Bremanger municipality in Vestland County, Norway. It is a run-of-river plant which utilises a drop of 291 metres in the river Dyrstadelva.
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