Skogaby is a 12.5 MW hydro power plant in Sweden, operated by Statkraft since its commissioning in 1922. Ranked #141 of 216 hydro plants in Sweden, this facility contributes 0.07% of the country's total hydro capacity of 17,541 MW. The largest hydro plant in Sweden is Karlshamn at 1,020 MW, making Skogaby 81.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Hogabjar-Karsas (38.4 MW, Wind), Karsefors (31.4 MW, Hydro), and Laholm (11.3 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Halland County, approximately 60 km from Halmstad.
104 years old
Sweden, Europe
- 183. largest of 305 plants in Sweden
- #22,335 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,162 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of Sweden
104 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
100% Statkraft operates 29 plants totalling 942 MW
23 plants within 100 km, 594 MW combined
Source: Statkraft
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Skogaby is a hydro power plant producing approximately 44 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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