Hwacheon is a 108 MW hydroelectric power plant located in South Korea, operated by Korea Hydro and Nuclear. The plant has been in operation since 1944, utilizing water flow to generate electricity. It ranks as the 28th largest hydro plant in South Korea. With a capacity of 108 MW, it represents 0.68% of the country's total hydro capacity of 15,891 MW. South Korea has 74 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 15,891 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Incheon Tidal Power Station at 1,450 MW, Hwacheon is about one-seventh the size. Hydropower is a vital part of South Korea's energy mix, contributing to renewable energy goals. The country's varied topography, with many rivers and valleys, facilitates hydropower generation. Hwacheon is located approximately 120 km east of Seoul in the Gangwon Province.
82 years old
South Korea, Asia
- 154. largest of 265 plants in South Korea
- #9,709 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,204 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.04% of the installed capacity of South Korea
82 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Korea Hydro and Nuclear operates 11 plants totalling 23,417 MW
41 plants within 100 km, 18,864 MW combined
Source: KHNP
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Hwacheon is a hydro power plant producing approximately 378 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
South Korea- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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