Tuggen is a 118 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Sweden, operated entirely by Vattenfall. Commissioned in 1962, it contributes to the renewable energy supply in the region. It ranks as the 49th largest hydro plant in Sweden. With 118 MW, it represents 0.67% 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 to the largest hydro plant, Karlshamn at 1,020 MW, this facility is about 1/9th the size. Hydropower is a cornerstone of Sweden's energy mix, providing around 45% of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on hydroelectric power supports Sweden's commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality. The facility is located approximately 800 km north of Stockholm in the Västernorrland County.
64 years old
Sweden, Europe
- 73. largest of 305 plants in Sweden
- #9,397 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,106 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.26% of the installed capacity of Sweden
64 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
100% Vattenfall operates 65 plants totalling 8,307 MW
13 plants within 100 km, 2,270 MW combined
Source: Vattenfall
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Tuggen is a hydro power plant producing approximately 413 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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