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.
16 years old
Serbia, Europe
- 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
16 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
EPS (Elektroprivreda Srbije) operates 3 plants totalling 1,787 MW
9 plants within 100 km, 5,783 MW combined
Nearest plant: Visegrad Hydroelectric Power Plant Bosnia and Herzegovina (24.7 km)
Source: ENTSOE
Location
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
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