Malaysia

Stesen Janaelektrik Sultan Mahmud — 400 MW Hydroelectric

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Stesen Janaelektrik Sultan Mahmud is a 400 MW hydro power plant located in Malaysia. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
400 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1996

Year online

Owner
Tenaga Nasional Berhad

Operator

Location
5.02, 102.91

Coordinates

Insights

#49
largest in %s
#863
largest %s worldwide
#5,237
largest worldwide
1996
%d yrs newer than avg
27
operated by %s
11
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
400 MW
Commissioned
1996
Status
Operational
Owner
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Country
Malaysia
Coordinates
5.023, 102.911
Wikipedia
Link

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
33,638 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
2.7M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

7,313
cars / year
4,485
homes / year
1.5M
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

Stesen Janaelektrik Sultan Mahmud is a prominent hydroelectric power generation facility situated in Malaysia. With a capacity of 400 MW, this power plant plays a crucial role in the country’s energy generation strategy, harnessing the natural flow of water to produce clean and renewable energy. The plant’s location at coordinates 5.0230, 102.9108 allows it to effectively utilize the region’s hydrological resources, contributing significantly to the local grid and supporting Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable energy practices. As a hydro facility, it operates using dam technology, which is essential for regulating water flow and maximizing energy output. This aligns with Malaysia’s broader energy policy that emphasizes the importance of renewable sources in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and minimizing environmental impact. The Stesen Janaelektrik Sultan Mahmud not only enhances energy generation capacity but also supports local communities by providing a stable electricity supply, thus playing a pivotal role in the economic development of the region.

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