SEWA-II is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in India, commissioned in 2010. This facility contributes to the country's hydroelectric power generation capacity. It ranks as 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, SEWA-II is about 1/16th the size. Hydropower is an essential component of India's energy mix, generating a significant portion of the country's electricity. The SEWA-II plant utilizes local water resources to provide renewable energy. It is situated approximately 200 km northeast of Jammu in the northern region of India.
16 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
16 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority operates 5 plants totalling 2,414 MW
22 plants within 100 km, 4,405 MW combined
Source: Central Electricity Authority
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
SEWA-II 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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