Kairakkum is a 126 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Tajikistan, operated by Barki Tojik. The plant harnesses the energy of water to generate electricity, contributing to Tajikistan's renewable energy capacity. It ranks as the 5th largest hydro plant in Tajikistan. With a capacity of 126 MW, it represents 2.69% of the country's total hydro capacity of 4,686 MW. Tajikistan has 8 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 4,686 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in the country, Nurek at 3,015 MW, Kairakkum is approximately 1/24th the size. Hydropower is the backbone of Tajikistan's energy sector, providing about 98% of the country's electricity generation. The Kairakkum plant utilizes the Vakhsh River, enhancing the region's renewable energy resources. It is situated approximately 150 km northeast of Dushanbe in the Sughd Province.
70 years old
Tajikistan, Asia
- 7. largest of 10 plants in Tajikistan
- #9,086 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,982 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 2.38% of the installed capacity of Tajikistan
70 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Barki Tojik operates 8 plants totalling 4,586 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 5,648 MW combined
Source: Energy Charter Secretariat
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Kairakkum is a hydro power plant producing approximately 442 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
Tajikistan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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