CHUZACHEN is a 110 MW hydroelectric power plant located in India, commissioned in 2013. This facility generates electricity from water resources, contributing to India's renewable energy portfolio. CHUZACHEN ranks as the 111th largest hydro power plant in India. With a capacity of 110 MW, it accounts for 0.21% of the total hydro capacity of 52,623 MW in the country. India has 261 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 52,623 MW. In comparison to the Koyna Complex, the largest hydro plant at 1,956 MW, CHUZACHEN is roughly one-fifth the size. Hydropower plays a significant role in India's energy landscape, providing around 10% of the nation's electricity. The varied topography and abundant water resources in India facilitate the development of hydroelectric projects. CHUZACHEN is located in the eastern part of India, approximately 400 km from Kolkata, West Bengal.
13 years old
India, Asia
- 528. largest of 1,805 plants in India
- #9,608 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,176 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of India
13 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited operates 4 plants totalling 501 MW
14 plants within 100 km, 3,869 MW combined
Source: Central Electricity Authority
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
CHUZACHEN is a hydro power plant producing approximately 385 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
India- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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