HE Formin is a 116 MW hydroelectric power plant situated in Slovenia. The plant is one of the three hydro facilities in the country and contributes to Slovenia's renewable energy portfolio. It ranks as the 3rd largest hydro plant in Slovenia. With a capacity of 116 MW, it represents 27.49% of Slovenia's total hydro capacity of 422 MW. Slovenia has 3 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 422 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, ČHE Avče at 180 MW, HE Formin is approximately 64.4% the size. Hydropower is essential to Slovenia's energy generation, accounting for a significant portion of its electricity supply. The country's varied topography and abundant water resources support hydroelectric development. The plant is located approximately 80 km northeast of Ljubljana in the northeastern region of Slovenia.
16 years old
Slovenia, Europe
- 6. largest of 8 plants in Slovenia
- #9,437 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,116 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 4.24% of the installed capacity of Slovenia
16 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Hidroelektrane na Drini operates 2 plants totalling 242 MW
22 plants within 100 km, 3,283 MW combined
Nearest plant: Varazdin Hydroelectric Power Plant Croatia Croatia (19 km)
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
HE Formin is a hydro power plant producing approximately 406 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
Slovenia- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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