Golen Gol Hydropower Project— 108 MW Hydroelectric
Golen Gol Hydropower Project is a 108 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Pakistan. Operated by the Water & Power Development Authority, it is part of the country's efforts to harness renewable energy resources. The commissioning year is not specified. This facility ranks as the 31st largest hydro plant in Pakistan. With a capacity of 108 MW, it represents 0.25% of Pakistan's total hydro capacity of 43,855 MW. The country has a total of 198 power plants, with a combined capacity of 98,402 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Bunji Dam at 7,100 MW, Golen Gol is approximately one-sixty-sixth the size. Hydropower is a significant component of Pakistan's energy mix, contributing to the country's electricity needs. The mountainous geography of the region provides ample opportunities for hydropower generation. The plant is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, approximately 150 km from Islamabad.
10 years old
Pakistan, Asia
- 114. largest of 198 plants in Pakistan
- #9,709 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,204 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.11% of the installed capacity of Pakistan
10 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Water & Power Development Authority operates 29 plants totalling 26,835 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 37 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Golen Gol Hydropower Project is a hydro power plant producing approximately 378 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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