Allai Khwar Hydropower Plant— 121 MW Hydroelectric
Allai Khwar Hydropower Plant is a 121 MW hydroelectric facility located in Pakistan, operated by the Water & Power Development Authority. The plant contributes to the generation of renewable energy through the harnessing of river water. Allai Khwar ranks as 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 exceeding 43,000 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in the country, Bunji Dam at 7,100 MW, Allai Khwar is approximately 1.7% the size. Hydropower is a significant source of energy in Pakistan, contributing to the country's electricity supply. The mountainous terrain and numerous rivers in the region facilitate the development of hydroelectric projects. Allai Khwar is located approximately 150 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
Water & Power Development Authority operates 29 plants totalling 26,835 MW
16 plants within 100 km, 20,990 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Allai Khwar Hydropower Plant 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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