Allai Khwar Hydro Power— 121 MW Hydroelectric
Allai Khwar Hydro Power is a 121 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Pakistan, operated by WAPDA. Commissioned in an unspecified year, it contributes to the country's renewable energy generation. It is the 29th largest hydro plant in Pakistan. With a capacity of 121 MW, it represents 0.28% of Pakistan's total hydro capacity of 43,855 MW. Pakistan has 63 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 43,855 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Bunji Dam at 7,100 MW, Allai Khwar is approximately 1.7% the size. Hydro power plays a significant role in Pakistan's energy mix, contributing around 30% of the total electricity generation. The country's diverse geography, with numerous rivers and mountainous regions, supports hydroelectric development. The plant is situated in the northern region of Pakistan, approximately 70 km from Islamabad.
Pakistan, Asia
- 106. largest of 198 plants in Pakistan
- #9,221 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,032 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.12% of the installed capacity of Pakistan
WAPDA operates 11 plants totalling 3,469 MW
16 plants within 100 km, 16,490 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Allai Khwar Hydro Power 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
Pakistan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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