Zahesi Hydroelectric Power Plant Georgia— 36.2 MW Hydroelectric
Zahesi Hydroelectric Power Plant Georgia is a 36.2 MW hydroelectric facility in Georgia. Ranked #12 of 16 hydro plants in Georgia. Its 36.2 MW represents 1.4% of Georgia's total hydro capacity of 2,581 MW. The largest hydro plant in Georgia is Inguri Dam at 1,300 MW, making Zahesi 35.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include Gardabani (Tbilisi) Thermal Power Plant (840 MW, Gas), Mtkvari Thermal Power Plant (300 MW, Gas), and Zhinvali Hydroelectric Power Plant (130 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, approximately 50 km northwest of Tbilisi.
11 years old
Georgia, Asia
- 15. largest of 19 plants in Georgia
- #15,669 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,615 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.94% of the installed capacity of Georgia
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Energo-Pro operates 2 plants totalling 52 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 1,634 MW combined
Nearest plant: Ortachala Hydroelectric Power Plant Georgia (16.5 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Zahesi Hydroelectric Power Plant Georgia is a hydro power plant producing approximately 127 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
Georgia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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