Ivailovgrad Hydroelectric Power Station— 114 MW Hydroelectric
IVAILOVGRAD is a 114 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Bulgaria. This facility utilizes water flow to generate electricity, contributing to Bulgaria's hydroelectric capacity. It is the 6th largest hydro plant in Bulgaria. With a capacity of 114 MW, it represents 5.82% of Bulgaria's total hydro capacity of 1,958 MW. Bulgaria has 7 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 1,958 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, PSCHAIRA GEN at 864 MW, IVAILOVGRAD is approximately 13.2% the size. Hydropower is an important part of Bulgaria's energy mix, supplying a significant portion of the country's electricity. The country's rivers and mountainous regions provide suitable conditions for hydroelectric projects. The plant is located approximately 150 km southeast of Sofia, the capital city.
Bulgaria, Europe
- 17. largest of 43 plants in Bulgaria
- #9,503 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,143 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 1.23% of the installed capacity of Bulgaria
NEK EAD operates 2 plants totalling 234 MW
15 plants within 100 km, 4,396 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Ivailovgrad Hydroelectric Power Station is a hydro power plant producing approximately 399 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
Bulgaria- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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