Kahak is a 100 MW wind power plant in Iran, commissioned in 2014. Ranked #2 of 4 wind plants in Iran, Kahak's 100 MW represents 43.58% of Iran's total wind capacity of 229 MW. The largest wind plant in Iran is Manjil Wind Farm at 101 MW, making Kahak slightly smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Qazvin Province, approximately 150 km northwest of Tehran.
12 years old
Iran, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Kahak is a wind power plant producing approximately 263 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Iran- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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