Jhimpir is a 106 MW wind power plant located in Jhimpir, Pakistan, operated by Zorlu Enerji. The facility is a significant contributor to the growing wind energy sector in Pakistan, which is expanding its renewable energy capacity. It is the largest wind plant in Pakistan, ranking first among the 11 wind plants in the country. With 106 MW, it represents 17.52% of Pakistan's total wind capacity of 605 MW. Pakistan has 198 power plants with a combined capacity of 98,402 MW. Jhimpir is the only wind facility of its size, highlighting its unique position in the national energy landscape. Wind energy is becoming increasingly important in Pakistan's energy mix, contributing to the diversification of energy sources. The country has favorable wind conditions, particularly in the Sindh province where Jhimpir is located, approximately 150 km from Karachi.
14 years old
Pakistan, Asia
- 117. largest of 198 plants in Pakistan
- #9,767 worldwide by installed capacity
- #695 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.11% of the installed capacity of Pakistan
14 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Zorlu Enerji operates 6 plants totalling 281 MW
29 plants within 100 km, 12,874 MW combined
Source: Lahore Tribune
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Jhimpir is a wind power plant producing approximately 279 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Pakistan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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