Lupohlo is a 20.8 MW hydroelectric power plant in Swaziland, commissioned in 2015. Ranked #1 of 3 hydro plants in Swaziland, it accounts for 40.94% of the country's total hydro capacity of 51 MW. The largest hydro plant in Swaziland is Lupohlo itself at 21 MW, making it the same size as this facility. Nearby plants within 50 km include Edwaleni (15 MW, Hydro) and Maguga Dam (15 MW, Hydro). The facility is situated in the Hhohho region, approximately 40 km from the capital city, Mbabane.
Eswatini, Africa
- 1. largest of 6 plants in Eswatini
- #18,894 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,403 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 21.94% of the installed capacity of Eswatini
6 plants within 100 km, 84 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Lupohlo is a hydro power plant producing approximately 73 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
Eswatini- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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