MACHKUND is a 114.75 MW hydroelectric power plant located in India, commissioned in 1957. The facility generates electricity from water flow, contributing to India's renewable energy generation. It ranks as the 109th largest hydro plant in India. With a capacity of 114.75 MW, it represents 0.22% of India'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, KOYNA COMPLEX at 1,956 MW, MACHKUND is approximately 5.9% the size. Hydropower is a vital part of India's energy mix, accounting for about 10% of the total electricity generation. The MACHKUND plant utilizes local river systems to generate energy sustainably. It is located approximately 300 km east of Visakhapatnam in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
69 years old
India, Asia
- 525. largest of 1,805 plants in India
- #9,498 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,140 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of India
69 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Orissa Hydro Power Corporation operates 3 plants totalling 972 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 1,095 MW combined
Source: Central Electricity Authority
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
MACHKUND is a hydro power plant producing approximately 402 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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