Gulpur Hydropower Project— 102 MW Hydroelectric
Gulpur Hydropower Project is a 102 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Pakistan. The plant contributes to the country's renewable energy generation and is part of the hydroelectric infrastructure. Gulpur ranks as the 32nd largest hydro plant in Pakistan. With 102 MW, it accounts for 0.23% 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, Gulpur is approximately 1.4% the size. Hydropower is an important component of Pakistan's energy mix, providing a significant share of the country's electricity. The mountainous geography of Pakistan facilitates the development of hydroelectric projects. Gulpur is situated in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir region, approximately 70 km from Islamabad.
6 years old
Pakistan, Asia
- 119. largest of 198 plants in Pakistan
- #9,911 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,267 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.1% of the installed capacity of Pakistan
6 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization operates 2 plants totalling 803 MW
16 plants within 100 km, 8,828 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Gulpur Hydropower Project is a hydro power plant producing approximately 357 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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