Tikves Hydroelectric Power Plant Macedonia— 116 MW Hydroelectric
Tikves Hydroelectric Power Plant Macedonia is a 116 MW hydroelectric facility located in Macedonia. It is one of the ten hydro plants in the country and plays a role in the generation of renewable energy. The plant has been operational since its commissioning. It ranks as the 2nd largest hydro plant in Macedonia. With a capacity of 116 MW, it represents 20.62% of the country's total hydro capacity of 563 MW. Macedonia has 10 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 563 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Vrutok Hydroelectric Power Plant at 150 MW, Tikves is approximately 77% the size. Hydropower is a key element of Macedonia's energy strategy, providing around 41% of the country's electricity generation. The country's geography, with its rivers and lakes, supports hydroelectric development. Tikves is situated approximately 50 km southeast of Skopje, near the Tikves Lake region.
16 years old
North Macedonia, Europe
- 4. largest of 12 plants in North Macedonia
- #9,440 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,116 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 8.51% of the installed capacity of North Macedonia
16 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
ELEM operates 9 plants totalling 1,224 MW
14 plants within 100 km, 2,232 MW combined
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Tikves Hydroelectric Power Plant Macedonia is a hydro power plant producing approximately 406 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
North Macedonia- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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