AMBUKLAO— 105 MW Hydroelectric
AMBUKLAO is a 105 MW hydroelectric power plant located in the Philippines, operated by the National Power Corporation. The facility harnesses the flow of water to generate electricity, contributing to the country's renewable energy resources. It ranks as the 18th largest hydro plant in the Philippines. With a capacity of 105 MW, it represents 1.89% of the country's total hydro capacity of 5,544 MW. The Philippines has 27 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 5,544 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, KALAYAAN PSPP at 739 MW, AMBUKLAO is about 14% the size. Hydropower is a significant component of the Philippines' energy mix, providing around 15% of the country's electricity generation. The AMBUKLAO plant is located in a mountainous region, which is conducive for hydroelectric generation. It is approximately 150 kilometers north of Manila.
27 years old
Philippines, Asia
- 78. largest of 223 plants in Philippines
- #9,794 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,235 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.29% of the installed capacity of Philippines
27 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
National Power Corporation operates 32 plants totalling 8,114 MW
19 plants within 100 km, 4,874 MW combined
Source: Philippines Department of Energy
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
AMBUKLAO is a hydro power plant producing approximately 368 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
Philippines- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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