Polyphyto is a 124 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Greece. It has been operational since 1974, contributing to the country's renewable energy generation. Polyphyto ranks as the 13th largest hydro plant in Greece, which has a total of 18 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 3,501 MW. This facility accounts for approximately 3.54% of Greece's total hydro capacity. The largest hydro plant in Greece, Kremasta, has a capacity of 437 MW, making Polyphyto about one-third the size. Hydropower plays a vital role in Greece's energy landscape, providing around 25% of the country's electricity. The mountainous terrain and numerous rivers in Greece facilitate the harnessing of hydropower. Polyphyto is located in the Macedonia region, approximately 200 km northwest of Athens.
52 years old
Greece, Europe
- 33. largest of 90 plants in Greece
- #9,153 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,010 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.85% of the installed capacity of Greece
52 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Public Power Corporation operates 7 plants totalling 2,199 MW
17 plants within 100 km, 6,393 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Polyphyto 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
Greece- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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