Mahipar Hydroelectric Power Plant Afghanistan— 66 MW Hydroelectric
Mahipar Hydroelectric Power Plant is a 66 MW hydro facility in Afghanistan, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #2 of 6 hydro plants in Afghanistan, it contributes 25.58% to the country's total hydro capacity of 258 MW. The largest hydro plant in Afghanistan is Naghlu Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant at 100 MW, making Mahipar 1.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Naghlu Dam (100 MW, Hydro), Northwest Kabul Power Plant (42 MW, Gas), and Sarobi Dam (22 MW, Hydro). The facility is located near Kabul, approximately 34 km from the capital city.
Afghanistan, Asia
- 2. largest of 9 plants in Afghanistan
- #11,957 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,828 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 20.62% of the installed capacity of Afghanistan
4 plants within 100 km, 176 MW combined
Nearest plant: Naghlu Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant Afghanistan (23.8 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Mahipar Hydroelectric Power Plant Afghanistan is a hydro power plant producing approximately 231 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Afghanistan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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