Randenigala is a 126 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Sri Lanka, operated by the Ceylon Electricity Board. The plant contributes to the country's renewable energy generation since its commissioning. Randenigala ranks as the 4th largest hydro plant in Sri Lanka, which has a total of 21 hydroelectric facilities. With its capacity of 126 MW, it accounts for 8.74% of Sri Lanka's total hydro capacity of 1,442 MW. The largest hydro plant in the country, Victoria, has a capacity of 210 MW, making Randenigala approximately 60% the size of this facility. Hydroelectric power is a major component of Sri Lanka's energy mix, contributing around 30% to the total electricity generation. The plant utilizes the abundant water resources available in the region, supporting the country's renewable energy goals. Randenigala is located in the central province of Sri Lanka, about 150 km from Colombo.
27 years old
Sri Lanka, Asia
- 9. largest of 47 plants in Sri Lanka
- #9,086 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,982 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 3.39% of the installed capacity of Sri Lanka
27 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Ceylon Electricity Board operates 29 plants totalling 3,377 MW
20 plants within 100 km, 1,269 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Randenigala is a hydro power plant producing approximately 442 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
Sri Lanka- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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