U.ROGNICHU is an 8 MW hydroelectric power plant in India, commissioned in 1993. It is part of the country's extensive hydroelectric network. Ranked #243 of 261 hydro plants in India, U.ROGNICHU's 8 MW represents 0.02% of India's total hydro capacity of 52,623 MW. The largest hydro plant in India is the KOYNA COMPLEX at 1,956 MW, making U.ROGNICHU 244 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include TEESTA-III (1,200 MW, Hydro), TEESTA-V (510 MW, Hydro), and TEESTA LOW DAM-IV (160 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Sikkim, approximately 100 km from the nearest major city, Gangtok.
33 years old
India, Asia
- 1,495. largest of 1,805 plants in India
- #25,781 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,846 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
33 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
13 plants within 100 km, 2,951 MW combined
Source: Central Electricity Authority
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
U.ROGNICHU is a hydro power plant producing approximately 28 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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