Munkfors is a 33 MW hydro power plant in Sweden, operated by Fortum since 1931. Ranked #98 of 216 hydro plants in Sweden, Munkfors represents 0.19% of Sweden's total hydro capacity of 17,541 MW. The largest hydro plant in Sweden is Karlshamn at 1,020 MW, making Munkfors 31 times smaller. Nearby plants include Forshult (24 MW, Hydro), Krakerud (22 MW, Hydro), and Dejefors (20 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Värmland County, approximately 250 km northwest of Stockholm.
95 years old
Sweden, Europe
- 137. largest of 305 plants in Sweden
- #16,060 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,710 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Sweden
95 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Fortum operates 68 plants totalling 4,140 MW
19 plants within 100 km, 239 MW combined
Nearest plant: Forshult hydroelectric power station (13.1 km)
Source: Fortum Sweden
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Munkfors is a hydro power plant producing approximately 116 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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