Gelbakh HEPP is a 44 MW hydro power plant in Russia, operated by PJSC "RusHydro". Commissioned in an unspecified year, it contributes to the country's renewable energy sector. Ranked #69 of 112 hydro plants in Russia, Gelbakh HEPP's 44 MW represents 0.09% of Russia's total hydro capacity of 48,889 MW. The largest hydro plant in Russia is Krasnoyarsk at 6,000 MW, making Gelbakh HEPP 136 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Chirkey HPP (1,000 MW, Hydro), Irganayskaya HPP (400 MW, Hydro), and Miatlinskaya HPP (220 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Republic of Dagestan, approximately 150 km southeast of Makhachkala.
21 years old
Russia, Europe
- 417. largest of 652 plants in Russia
- #14,786 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,350 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Russia
21 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
PJSC "RusHydro" operates 53 plants totalling 22,791 MW
12 plants within 100 km, 1,879 MW combined
Source: EnergyBase (RUS)
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Gelbakh HEPP is a hydro power plant producing approximately 154 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
Russia- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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