Lipno I— 120 MW Hydroelectric
Lipno I is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in the Czech Republic, operated by CEZ Group since its commissioning in 1959. The facility utilizes water flow to generate electricity, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity. It is the 9th largest hydro plant in the Czech Republic. With 120 MW, it represents 3.13% of the country's total hydro capacity of 3,839 MW. The Czech Republic has 50 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 3,839 MW. Compared to the country's largest hydro plant, Dlouhé stráně Hydro Power Plant at 650 MW, Lipno I is approximately 18.5% the size. Hydropower is a significant component of the Czech Republic's energy mix, providing around 11% of the total electricity generation. The country benefits from its mountainous terrain, which supports hydroelectric generation. Lipno I is situated in the South Bohemia region, approximately 200 km south of Prague.
67 years old
Czech Republic, Europe
- 50. largest of 568 plants in Czech Republic
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.35% of the installed capacity of Czech Republic
67 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
CEZ Group operates 34 plants totalling 13,121 MW
115 plants within 100 km, 7,339 MW combined
Source: CEZ Group
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Lipno I 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
Czech Republic- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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