Basochhu Hydroelectric Power Plant Bhutan— 64 MW Hydroelectric
Basochhu Hydroelectric Power Plant Bhutan is a 64 MW hydroelectric facility in Bhutan, operated by the Druk Green Power Corporation. Ranked #3 of 5 hydro plants in Bhutan, this plant's 64 MW represents 4.32% of Bhutan's total hydro capacity of 1,482 MW. The largest hydro plant in Bhutan is Tala Hydroelectric Power Plant at 1,020 MW, making Basochhu 15.94 times smaller. Nearby plants include Tala Hydroelectric Power Plant (1,020 MW, Hydro) and Chhukha Hydroelectric Power Plant (336 MW, Hydro). The facility is situated in the Chhukha District, approximately 30 km from Thimphu.
18 years old
Bhutan, Asia
- 3. largest of 5 plants in Bhutan
- #12,083 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,866 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 4.32% of the installed capacity of Bhutan
18 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Druk Green Power Corporation operates 2 plants totalling 400 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 1,356 MW combined
Nearest plant: Chhukha Hydroelectric Power Plant Bhutan (50.9 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Basochhu Hydroelectric Power Plant Bhutan is a hydro power plant producing approximately 224 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
Bhutan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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