Stung Atai is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Cambodia, commissioned in 2013. It is one of the five hydro plants in the country and contributes to Cambodia's renewable energy generation. Stung Atai ranks as the fourth largest hydro plant in Cambodia. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 13.2% of the country's total hydro capacity of 909 MW. Cambodia has a total of 16 power plants with a combined capacity of 1,518 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Lower Russei Chrum at 338 MW, Stung Atai is approximately one-third the size. Hydropower is a vital component of Cambodia's energy mix, accounting for a significant portion of the country's electricity generation. The country is rich in water resources, making hydroelectric power an effective solution for meeting energy demands. Stung Atai is situated approximately 200 km north of Phnom Penh in the central region.
13 years old
Cambodia, Asia
- 5. largest of 16 plants in Cambodia
- #9,239 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 7.91% of the installed capacity of Cambodia
13 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Electricité du Cambodge operates 6 plants totalling 687 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 584 MW combined
Source: Electricité du Cambodge
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Stung Atai 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
Cambodia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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