Naghlu Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant Afghanistan— 100 MW Hydroelectric
Naghlu Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant is a 100 MW hydroelectric facility in Afghanistan, commissioned in 1960. Ranked #1 of 6 hydro plants in Afghanistan, it contributes 38.75% of the country's total hydro capacity of 258 MW. The largest hydro plant in Afghanistan is Naghlu Dam itself at 100 MW, making this facility equal in size to the largest. Nearby plants include Mahipar Hydroelectric Power Plant (66 MW, Hydro) and Sarobi Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant (22 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in Kabul Province, approximately 30 km from Kabul city.
66 years old
Afghanistan, Asia
- 1. largest of 9 plants in Afghanistan
- #10,042 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,293 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 31.25% of the installed capacity of Afghanistan
66 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
DABS (Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat) operates 1 plants totalling 100 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 142 MW combined
Nearest plant: Sarobi Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant Afghanistan (8.1 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Naghlu Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant Afghanistan is a hydro power plant producing approximately 350 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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