Nho Que 3 is a 110 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Vietnam, operated by Nho Que Bitexco JSC. Commissioned in 2012, the facility harnesses water flow to generate electricity, contributing to Vietnam's renewable energy capabilities. It ranks as the 59th largest hydro plant in Vietnam. With 110 MW, it represents 0.32% of the country'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, Nho Que 3 is approximately one-twenty-second the size. Hydropower is a significant part of Vietnam's energy mix, accounting for around 44% of the total electricity generation. The country's topography, characterized by rivers and mountains, supports hydroelectric development. The plant is located in the northern region of Hà Giang, approximately 300 km from Hanoi.
14 years old
Vietnam, Asia
- 114. largest of 326 plants in Vietnam
- #9,602 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,176 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.14% of the installed capacity of Vietnam
14 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Nho Que Bitexco JSC. operates 1 plants totalling 110 MW
11 plants within 100 km, 2,047 MW combined
Nearest plant: Yunnan Funing County Langheng First Cascade Hydro (35.8 km)
Source: Open Development Vietnam
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Nho Que 3 is a hydro power plant producing approximately 385 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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