Schwarzach is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Austria, operated by Verbund since its commissioning in 1960. The facility contributes to Austria's renewable energy generation through hydro power. It ranks as the 24th largest hydro plant in Austria. With 120 MW, it represents 1.32% of the country's total hydro capacity of 9,072 MW. Austria has 96 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 9,072 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Malta main stage at 730 MW, Schwarzach is approximately one-sixth its size. Hydropower is a dominant source of electricity in Austria, accounting for about 80% of the country's total energy generation. The Schwarzach plant is situated in the Salzkammergut region, approximately 40 km from Salzburg.
66 years old
Austria, Europe
- 27. largest of 103 plants in Austria
- #9,239 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 1.07% of the installed capacity of Austria
66 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Verbund operates 83 plants totalling 5,930 MW
42 plants within 100 km, 3,560 MW combined
Source: Verbund
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Schwarzach is a hydro power plant producing approximately 420 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
Austria- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Nearby Power Plants
See Incorrect or Missing Data?
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.