Farkhad is a 126 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Uzbekistan, operated by Uzbekenergo. The plant was commissioned in 1949 and is part of the country's hydroelectric generation infrastructure. It ranks as the 3rd largest hydro plant in Uzbekistan. With a capacity of 126 MW, it represents 11.05% of the country's total hydro capacity of 1,140 MW. Uzbekistan has 6 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 1,140 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Charvak at 620 MW, Farkhad is approximately 1/5th the size. Hydropower is a vital component of Uzbekistan's energy mix, providing a significant portion of the country's electricity. The country's rivers and mountainous terrain make it suitable for hydroelectric development. Farkhad is located about 150 km east of Tashkent in the Fergana Valley region.
77 years old
Uzbekistan, Asia
- 11. largest of 16 plants in Uzbekistan
- #9,086 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,982 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 1% of the installed capacity of Uzbekistan
77 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Uzbekenergo operates 16 plants totalling 12,640 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 5,226 MW combined
Source: Asian Development Bank
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Farkhad 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
Uzbekistan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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