Paldang Dam— 120 MW Hydroelectric
Paldang Dam (팔당댐) is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in South Korea, operated by 한국수력원자력 since its commissioning in 1974. The facility harnesses water flow for electricity generation, contributing to the nation's renewable energy supply. It ranks as the 25th largest hydro plant in South Korea. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 0.76% 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, this facility is approximately 0.08 times the size. Hydropower is an essential component of South Korea's energy mix, accounting for about 6% of total electricity generation. The Paldang Dam plays a role in managing water resources while generating clean energy. The facility is located about 30 km east of Seoul in the Gyeonggi Province.
52 years old
South Korea, Asia
- 147. largest of 265 plants in South Korea
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of South Korea
52 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
KHNP (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power) operates 18 plants totalling 50,833 MW
89 plants within 100 km, 82,984 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Paldang Dam 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
South Korea- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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