Gazalkent is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Uzbekistan, operated by Uzbekenergo since its commissioning in 1980. The facility harnesses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity. It is the 4th largest hydro plant in Uzbekistan. With 120 MW, it represents 10.53% of Uzbekistan's total hydro capacity of 1,140 MW. Uzbekistan has 6 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 1,140 MW. Compared to the country's largest hydro plant, Charvak at 620 MW, this facility is approximately 0.19 times the size. Hydropower plays a significant role in Uzbekistan's energy mix, providing about 9% of the total electricity generation. The country's geography, with its rivers and mountainous regions, supports hydroelectric development. Gazalkent is situated approximately 50 km east of Tashkent in the eastern part of the country.
46 years old
Uzbekistan, Asia
- 12. largest of 16 plants in Uzbekistan
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.95% of the installed capacity of Uzbekistan
46 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Uzbekenergo operates 16 plants totalling 12,640 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 5,806 MW combined
Source: Asian Development Bank
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Gazalkent is a hydro power plant producing approximately 420 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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