Varzob 1 is an 11 MW hydro power plant in Tajikistan, operated by Barki Tojik. It is one of eight hydro plants contributing to the country's energy supply. Ranked #7 of 8 hydro plants in Tajikistan, Varzob 1 represents 0.23% of the total hydro capacity of 4,686 MW. The largest hydro plant in Tajikistan is Nurek at 3,015 MW, making Varzob 274.1 times smaller. Nearby plants include Baipaza (600 MW, Hydro), Dushanbe (430 MW, Oil), and Yavan (180 MW, Oil). Varzob 1 is located in the Varzob District, approximately 20 km from Dushanbe, the capital city.
11 years old
Tajikistan, Asia
- 9. largest of 10 plants in Tajikistan
- #23,261 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,355 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.21% of the installed capacity of Tajikistan
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Barki Tojik operates 8 plants totalling 4,586 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 5,149 MW combined
Source: Energy Charter Secretariat
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Varzob 1 is a hydro power plant producing approximately 39 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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