Olidan is a 104 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Sweden, operated by Vattenfall since its commissioning in 1910. This facility utilizes water flow to generate electricity, contributing to Sweden's renewable energy output. It ranks as the 55th largest hydro plant in Sweden. With a capacity of 104 MW, it represents 0.59% of the country'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, Olidan is approximately one-tenth its size. Hydropower is a dominant energy source in Sweden, accounting for about 39% of the total electricity generation. The Olidan plant plays a role in maintaining the country's renewable energy supply, especially in regions with significant water resources. It is situated in Västra Götaland County, near the city of Gothenburg.
116 years old
Sweden, Europe
- 81. largest of 305 plants in Sweden
- #9,843 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,249 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.23% of the installed capacity of Sweden
116 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
100% Vattenfall operates 65 plants totalling 8,307 MW
30 plants within 100 km, 2,316 MW combined
Source: Vattenfall
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Olidan is a hydro power plant producing approximately 364 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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