Storfinnforsen is a 112 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Sweden. It is one of the many hydro facilities operated in the country, contributing to Sweden's renewable energy generation since its commissioning. Storfinnforsen ranks as the 52nd largest hydro plant in Sweden. With a capacity of 112 MW, it represents 0.64% of Sweden's total hydro capacity of 17,541 MW. Sweden has 216 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 17,541 MW. In comparison, the largest hydro plant, Karlshamn, has a capacity of 1,020 MW, making Storfinnforsen approximately one-tenth the size of Karlshamn. Hydropower plays a significant role in Sweden's energy mix, providing around 40% of the country's electricity generation. The abundant water resources and favorable geography of Sweden support extensive hydroelectric development. Storfinnforsen is situated in the northern part of the country, approximately 600 km from Stockholm.
22 years old
Sweden, Europe
- 76. largest of 305 plants in Sweden
- #9,552 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,158 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.25% of the installed capacity of Sweden
22 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Vattenfall operates 112 plants totalling 27,957 MW
26 plants within 100 km, 3,089 MW combined
Source: E.ON
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Storfinnforsen is a hydro power plant producing approximately 392 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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