Xeset 1 is a 121 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Laos, commissioned in 1990. This facility harnesses the energy of flowing water, contributing to the country's renewable energy generation. Xeset 1 ranks as the 7th largest hydro plant in Laos. With a capacity of 121 MW, it represents 3.89% of Laos's total hydro capacity of 3,109 MW. Laos has 19 hydro plants with a combined capacity of over 3,100 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in the country, Nam Theun 2 at 1,070 MW, Xeset 1 is approximately 11.3% the size. Hydropower plays a vital role in Laos's energy landscape, providing a significant share of the country's electricity. The geography of Laos, characterized by numerous rivers and mountainous terrain, supports the development of hydroelectric facilities. Xeset 1 is located approximately 150 km from Vientiane, the capital city.
36 years old
Laos, Asia
- 8. largest of 20 plants in Laos
- #9,221 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,032 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 2.43% of the installed capacity of Laos
36 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Electricité du Laos operates 2 plants totalling 856 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 565 MW combined
Source: EDL- Generation Public Company
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Xeset 1 is a hydro power plant producing approximately 424 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
Laos- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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