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Älvkarleby Hydroelectric Power Station — 125 MW Hydroelectric
Älvkarleby Hydroelectric Power Station is a 125 MW hydro power plant located in Sweden. View location, capacity, and technical details.
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Year online
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Technical Details
- Fuel Type
- Hydroelectric
- Capacity
- 125 MW
- Commissioned
- 1911
- Status
- Operational
- Owner
- Vattenfall
- Country
- Sweden
- Coordinates
- 60.564, 17.442
- Wikipedia
- Link
Estimated Carbon Footprint
tonnes / year
over ~80 yrs
gCO₂ per kWh
Annual emissions equal to
Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator
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About this plant
Älvkarleby Hydroelectric Power Station is a 125 MW hydroelectric facility located in Sweden, operated by Vattenfall since its commissioning in 1911. It generates power from river flow, contributing to Sweden’s renewable energy portfolio.
It ranks as the 46th largest hydro plant in Sweden. With a capacity of 125 MW, it represents 0.71% of Sweden’s total hydro capacity of 17,541 MW. Sweden has 216 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 17,541 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Karlshamn at 1,020 MW, Älvkarleby is approximately 1/8th the size.
Hydropower is a vital component of Sweden’s energy mix, providing around 40% of the country’s electricity generation. The Älvkarleby plant utilizes the natural flow of the Dalälven River, supporting Sweden’s commitment to renewable energy. It is located approximately 150 km north of Stockholm in the province of Uppsala.
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