World Power Plants

HE BAJINA BASTA420 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewable

HE BAJINA BASTA is a prominent hydroelectric power station located in Serbia at coordinates 43.9645 latitude and 19.4102 longitude. With a generation capacity of 420 MW, this power plant plays a crucial role in the national energy landscape, significantly contributing to Serbia's electricity supply. The facility employs advanced hydroelectric technology, effectively utilizing water flow to generate clean, renewable energy. This aligns with Serbia's energy policy objectives, which focus on increasing the share of renewable energy sources in the national mix. The operational significance of HE BAJINA BASTA extends beyond energy generation; it also supports local economic growth and provides a reliable power supply to the surrounding communities. As Serbia continues to enhance its energy infrastructure, this hydroelectric plant is pivotal in achieving sustainability and energy efficiency goals.

Capacity
420 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
EPS (Elektroprivreda Srbije)
Location
43.9645°, 19.4102°

Serbia, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 8. largest of 12 plants in Serbia
  • #5,099 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #832 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
  • 5.28% of the installed capacity of Serbia
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

EPS (Elektroprivreda Srbije) operates 3 plants totalling 1,787 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Source: ENTSOE

Location

Coordinates:: 43.964500, 19.410200
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

HE BAJINA BASTA is a hydro power plant producing approximately 1472 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
Serbia
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

SerbiaEnergy Profile

12
Total Plants
8.0 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydro
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