Älvkarleby Hydroelectric Power Station— 125 MW Hydroelectric
Älvkarleby Hydroelectric Power Station is a 125 MW hydroelectric facility located in Sweden, operated by Vattenfall since its commissioning in 1911. It generates power from river flow, contributing to Sweden's renewable energy portfolio. It ranks as the 46th largest hydro plant in Sweden. With a capacity of 125 MW, it represents 0.71% of Sweden's total hydro capacity of 17,541 MW. Sweden has 216 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 17,541 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Karlshamn at 1,020 MW, Älvkarleby is approximately 1/8th the size. Hydropower is a vital component of Sweden's energy mix, providing around 40% of the country's electricity generation. The Älvkarleby plant utilizes the natural flow of the Dalälven River, supporting Sweden's commitment to renewable energy. It is located approximately 150 km north of Stockholm in the province of Uppsala.
115 years old
Sweden, Europe
- 70. largest of 305 plants in Sweden
- #9,117 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,997 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.28% of the installed capacity of Sweden
115 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Vattenfall operates 112 plants totalling 27,957 MW
22 plants within 100 km, 10,367 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Älvkarleby Hydroelectric Power Station is a hydro power plant producing approximately 438 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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