Hydroelectric Power Plants in North Korea
15 plants · 3,805 MW total installed capacity
| # | Power plant | Capacity (MW) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supung | 700 | 1956 |
| 2 | The March 17th Power Plant | 482 | 1980 |
| 3 | Unbong | 400 | 1960 |
| 4 | Yunfeng | 400 | 1995 |
| 5 | Pochon | 400 | 1980 |
| 6 | River Changjin | 346.7 | 1975 |
| 7 | Huichon | 300 | 1980 |
| 8 | Kangge Youth | 225 | 2015 |
| 9 | River Pujon | 202.3 | — |
| 10 | T'aep'yongman | 190 | 1986 |
| 11 | River Changja | 81 | 2015 |
| 12 | The 5th Puryong | 36 | — |
| 13 | River Taedong | 20 | 2015 |
| 14 | Naejungri | 12 | — |
| 15 | Anju Youth | 10 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions: Hydroelectric Power in North Korea
How many Hydroelectric power plants are in North Korea?
North Korea has 15 Hydroelectric power plants with a combined installed capacity of 3,805 MW.
What is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in North Korea?
Supung is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in North Korea, with an installed capacity of 700 MW, commissioned in 1956.
What is the newest Hydroelectric power plant in North Korea?
The most recently commissioned Hydroelectric power plant in North Korea is Kangge Youth (2015).
What is the average size of a Hydroelectric power plant in North Korea?
The average Hydroelectric power plant in North Korea has a capacity of 254 MW.