Assomata is a 108 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Greece, commissioned in 1985. It operates as part of the country's hydroelectric generation network. Assomata also ranks as the 14th largest hydro plant in Greece. With a capacity of 108 MW, it accounts for 3.08% of Greece's total hydro capacity of 3,501 MW. Greece has 18 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 3,501 MW. In comparison to the largest hydro plant in Greece, Kremasta at 437 MW, Assomata is roughly one-fourth the size. Hydropower plays a significant role in Greece's energy landscape, contributing around 24% to the national electricity supply. The facility harnesses local river systems, enhancing the sustainability of energy production in the region. It is located in central Greece, approximately 100 km from Thessaloniki.
41 years old
Greece, Europe
- 34. largest of 90 plants in Greece
- #9,709 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,204 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.74% of the installed capacity of Greece
41 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Public Power Corporation S.A. operates 2 plants totalling 216 MW
18 plants within 100 km, 6,414 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Assomata is a hydro power plant producing approximately 378 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
Greece- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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