MYNTDU is a 126 MW hydroelectric power plant located in India, commissioned in 2012. It is part of the country’s extensive hydroelectric infrastructure, contributing to India's renewable energy generation. MYNTDU ranks as the 97th largest hydro plant in India among 261 facilities. With a capacity of 126 MW, it represents 0.24% of India's total hydro capacity of 52,623 MW. The largest hydro plant in India, the KOYNA COMPLEX, has a capacity of 1,956 MW, making MYNTDU approximately one-sixteenth the size of this facility. Hydroelectric power is a significant contributor to India's energy mix, accounting for around 10% of the total electricity generation. The plant utilizes the region's water resources effectively, supporting the country's goals for sustainable energy. MYNTDU is situated in the northeastern part of India, approximately 200 km from Guwahati, Assam.
14 years old
India, Asia
- 504. largest of 1,805 plants in India
- #9,086 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,982 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of India
14 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
NHPC Limited operates 44 plants totalling 16,358 MW
11 plants within 100 km, 1,432 MW combined
Source: Central Electricity Authority
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
MYNTDU is a hydro power plant producing approximately 442 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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