GANDHI SAGAR is a 115 MW hydroelectric power plant located in India, commissioned in 1961. It generates electricity through the use of water resources, contributing to India's hydroelectric power generation. This facility ranks as the 108th largest hydro plant in India. With a capacity of 115 MW, it represents 0.22% of the country's total hydro capacity of 52,623 MW. India operates 261 hydro plants with a combined capacity of over 52,000 MW. In comparison, the largest hydro plant in India, the Koyna Complex at 1,956 MW, is approximately 17 times larger than GANDHI SAGAR. Hydropower plays a significant role in India's energy landscape, providing about 10% of the country's electricity generation. The plant leverages the water resources available in the region, which is characterized by several rivers and reservoirs. GANDHI SAGAR is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, approximately 300 km from the city of Indore.
65 years old
India, Asia
- 524. largest of 1,805 plants in India
- #9,469 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,128 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of India
65 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Company operates 2 plants totalling 655 MW
45 plants within 100 km, 9,831 MW combined
Source: Central Electricity Authority
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
GANDHI SAGAR is a hydro power plant producing approximately 403 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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