Thac Ba is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Vietnam, operated by Thac Ba Hydropower JSC since its commissioning in 1971. This facility generates electricity from hydro power, contributing to Vietnam's renewable energy sector. It ranks as the 58th largest hydro plant in Vietnam. With 120 MW, it represents 0.35% 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, Thac Ba is 5% the size. Hydro power constitutes a significant portion of Vietnam's energy mix, providing around 44% of the country's electricity generation. The Thac Ba plant harnesses the water from the Thac Ba Lake, which is vital for energy production in the northern mountainous region. It is located approximately 150 km northwest of Hanoi in the Yen Bai Province.
55 years old
Vietnam, Asia
- 109. largest of 326 plants in Vietnam
- #9,236 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.15% of the installed capacity of Vietnam
55 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Thac Ba Hydropower JSC. operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW
24 plants within 100 km, 1,506 MW combined
Source: Open Development Vietnam
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Thac Ba 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
Vietnam- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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