Uglitch HPP is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Russia, operated by PJSC "RusHydro" since its commissioning in 1935. The plant generates electricity from the flow of water, contributing to Russia's extensive hydroelectric capacity. It ranks as the 44th largest hydro plant in Russia. With 120 MW, it represents 0.25% of the country's total hydro capacity of 48,889 MW. Russia has 112 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 48,889 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Krasnoyarsk at 6,000 MW, Uglitch HPP is approximately 2% the size. Hydropower is a significant part of Russia's energy mix, providing around 17% of the total electricity generation. The vast river systems and varied geography support extensive hydroelectric development. Uglitch HPP is situated in the Yaroslavl Oblast, approximately 250 km northeast of Moscow.
91 years old
Russia, Europe
- 330. largest of 652 plants in Russia
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.04% of the installed capacity of Russia
91 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
PJSC "RusHydro" operates 53 plants totalling 22,791 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 1,821 MW combined
Source: EnergyBase (RUS)
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Uglich HPP is a hydro power plant producing approximately 420 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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