Sanjay Bhaba is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in India, commissioned in 1989. This facility contributes to the overall hydroelectric power generation in the country. It is the 100th largest hydro plant in India. With 120 MW, it represents 0.23% 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, Sanjay Bhaba is roughly 1/16th the size. Hydropower is a key part of India's energy strategy, providing a renewable source of electricity. The Sanjay Bhaba plant harnesses local water resources to generate power. It is located approximately 250 km northeast of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh.
37 years old
India, Asia
- 509. largest of 1,805 plants in India
- #9,239 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of India
37 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation operates 7 plants totalling 1,152 MW
12 plants within 100 km, 5,936 MW combined
Source: Central Electricity Authority
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
SANJAY BHABA is a hydro power plant producing approximately 420 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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