Se San 3A is a hydroelectric power plant in Vietnam with a capacity of 108 MW, operated by Se San 3A Hydropower JSC. The facility was commissioned in 2007 and is part of Vietnam's hydroelectric power generation network. It ranks as the 60th largest hydro plant in Vietnam, contributing 0.31% to 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, Se San 3A is approximately 1/22nd the size. Hydropower is a significant component of Vietnam's energy mix, providing around 40% of the country's electricity. The country's mountainous terrain and extensive river systems facilitate the development of hydroelectric projects. Se San 3A is located in the Central Highlands region, approximately 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City.
19 years old
Vietnam, Asia
- 116. largest of 326 plants in Vietnam
- #9,703 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,204 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.14% of the installed capacity of Vietnam
19 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Se San 3A Hydropower JSC. operates 1 plants totalling 108 MW
31 plants within 100 km, 3,370 MW combined
Source: Open Development Vietnam
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Se San 3A is a hydro power plant producing approximately 378 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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