DakDrinh is a 125 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Vietnam, operated by Dak Drinh Hydro Power JSC. (PV Power). The plant was commissioned in 2014 and contributes to the renewable energy generation in the region. It ranks as the 57th largest hydro plant in Vietnam. With a capacity of 125 MW, it represents 0.36% of Vietnam's total hydro capacity of 34,440 MW. Vietnam has 230 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 34,440 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Nhà máy thủy điện Sơn La at 2,400 MW, this facility is approximately 5.2% the size. Hydroelectric power is a vital part of Vietnam's energy mix, accounting for around 44% of the country's electricity generation. The DakDrinh plant utilizes the region's abundant water resources, contributing to sustainable energy production. It is located in the Central Highlands, approximately 500 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City.
12 years old
Vietnam, Asia
- 108. largest of 326 plants in Vietnam
- #9,114 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,997 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.16% of the installed capacity of Vietnam
12 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Dak Drinh Hydro Power JSC. (PV Power) operates 1 plants totalling 125 MW
36 plants within 100 km, 3,013 MW combined
Source: Open Development Vietnam
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
DakDrinh is a hydro power plant producing approximately 438 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
Vietnam- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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