Alfta (Malvik) is a 32 MW hydro power plant in Sweden, operated by Fortum since 1945. It contributes to Sweden's total hydro capacity of 17,541 MW from 216 plants, representing 0.18% of the national capacity. Ranked #100 of 216 hydro plants in Sweden, Alfta is smaller than the largest hydro plant, Karlshamn, which has a capacity of 1,020 MW, making this facility 31.9 times smaller. This ranking indicates the diversity of hydroelectric resources in the country. Nearby plants within 50 km include Dönje (72 MW, Hydro), Lottefors (13.6 MW, Hydro), and Lenninge (2.7 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Västernorrland County, approximately 400 km north of Stockholm.
81 years old
Sweden, Europe
- 139. largest of 305 plants in Sweden
- #16,175 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,742 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Sweden
81 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Fortum operates 68 plants totalling 4,140 MW
18 plants within 100 km, 444 MW combined
Source: Fortum Sweden
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Alfta (Malvik) is a hydro power plant producing approximately 112 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
Sweden- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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