Ossauskoski is a 124 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Finland, operated by Kemijoki Oy. The facility harnesses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity and is part of Finland's renewable energy sector. It ranks as the 5th largest hydro plant in Finland. With 124 MW, it represents 5.21% of the country's total hydro capacity of 2,382 MW. Finland has 95 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 2,382 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Imatra at 192 MW, Ossauskoski is approximately 65% the size. Hydropower is a key component of Finland's energy mix, contributing significantly to the country's renewable energy generation. The Ossauskoski plant takes advantage of Finland's abundant water resources, particularly in the northern regions. It is situated in the Lapland region, approximately 150 km north of Rovaniemi.
28 years old
Finland, Europe
- 24. largest of 179 plants in Finland
- #9,150 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,010 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 1.06% of the installed capacity of Finland
28 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Kemijoki Oy operates 16 plants totalling 825 MW
15 plants within 100 km, 605 MW combined
Source: Finnish Energy Authority
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Ossauskoski is a hydro power plant producing approximately 434 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
Finland- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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