LOWER JHELUM is a 105 MW hydroelectric power plant located in India, commissioned in 1978. The plant generates electricity using the flow of the Jhelum River, contributing to the regional power supply. This facility ranks as the 114th largest hydro plant in India. With a capacity of 105 MW, it represents 0.2% of the country's total hydro capacity of 52,623 MW. India has 261 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 52,623 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in India, the Koyna Complex at 1,956 MW, LOWER JHELUM is approximately one-twentieth the size. Hydropower is essential for India's energy strategy, providing a renewable source of electricity. The Jhelum River is crucial for hydropower generation in Jammu and Kashmir, supporting local energy needs. The plant is situated around 70 km from Srinagar in the northern region.
48 years old
India, Asia
- 537. largest of 1,805 plants in India
- #9,794 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,235 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of India
48 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
NHPC Limited operates 44 plants totalling 16,358 MW
11 plants within 100 km, 4,398 MW combined
Source: Central Electricity Authority
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
LOWER JHELUM is a hydro power plant producing approximately 368 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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