Kishanganga Hydroelectric Plant— 330 MW Hydroelectric
The Kishanganga Hydroelectric Plant stands as a cornerstone of India's renewable energy efforts, harnessing the power of water to generate clean electricity. With a generation capacity of 330 MW, this hydroelectric facility plays an essential role in meeting the energy demands of the region while supporting the national goal of increasing the share of renewable resources in the energy mix. Situated at coordinates 34.4635° N and 74.6449° E in the picturesque Jammu and Kashmir region, the plant utilizes a dam-based hydroelectric generation technology, which allows it to efficiently convert flowing water into electrical energy. Owned and operated by NHPC Limited, Kishanganga not only contributes to the local grid's stability but also supports the socio-economic development of the surrounding areas by providing reliable power supply. The significance of this power plant is further underscored by India's commitment to achieving ambitious renewable energy targets, making Kishanganga a pivotal asset in the country's journey toward sustainable energy generation.
8 years old
India, Asia
- 373. largest of 1,805 plants in India
- #5,783 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,024 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of India
8 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
NHPC Limited operates 44 plants totalling 16,358 MW
9 plants within 100 km, 3,054 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Kishanganga Hydroelectric Plant is a hydro power plant producing approximately 1156 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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