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Khudafarin hydroelectric power station102 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewableVerified: Feb 2026

Khudafarin hydroelectric power station is a 102 MW hydroelectric facility located in Iran, operated by Azerenerji since its commissioning in 1988. This plant generates electricity from water resources, contributing to Iran's hydroelectric power generation capacity. It is the 38th largest hydro plant in Iran. With a capacity of 102 MW, it represents 0.3% of Iran's total hydro capacity of 33,974 MW. Iran has 76 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 33,974 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in Iran, Shahid Abbaspuor at 2,000 MW, Khudafarin is approximately one-fifteenth the size. Hydropower is a significant part of Iran's energy mix, accounting for around 10% of the country's electricity generation. The Khudafarin plant utilizes the region's river systems, which are essential for sustainable energy production. It is located in the northwest of Iran, approximately 300 km from Tabriz.

Capacity
102 MW
Commissioning Year
1988

38 years old

Owner
Azerenerji
Location
39.1597°, 46.9347°

Iran, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 229. largest of 327 plants in Iran
  • #9,911 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,267 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
  • 0.05% of the installed capacity of Iran
Age & fleet comparison

38 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

Azerenerji operates 1 plants totalling 102 MW

Regional density

4 plants within 100 km, 588 MW combined

Nearest plant: Gara Chilar (47.8 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 39.159722, 46.934722
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Khudafarin hydroelectric power station is a hydro power plant producing approximately 357 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
Iran
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

IranEnergy Profile

327
Total Plants
195.6 GW
Total Capacity
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