Grundfors is a 108 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Sweden, operated by Vattenfall since its commissioning in 1958. This facility is part of Sweden's extensive hydroelectric network, generating renewable energy from water resources. In Sweden, Grundfors ranks as the 53rd largest hydro plant among 216 such facilities. With its 108 MW capacity, it constitutes 0.62% of Sweden's total hydro capacity of 17,541 MW. The country has a total of 305 power plants with a combined capacity of 44,575 MW. When compared to the largest hydro plant, Karlshamn at 1,020 MW, Grundfors is approximately one-tenth the size. Hydropower is a dominant energy source in Sweden, contributing significantly to the national electricity supply. The country’s geography, characterized by numerous rivers and lakes, facilitates the development of hydroelectric power. Grundfors is located in the northern region of Sweden, approximately 800 km north of Stockholm.
68 years old
Sweden, Europe
- 79. largest of 305 plants in Sweden
- #9,706 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,204 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.24% of the installed capacity of Sweden
68 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
100% Vattenfall operates 65 plants totalling 8,307 MW
14 plants within 100 km, 1,037 MW combined
Source: Vattenfall
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Grundfors is a hydro power plant producing approximately 378 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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