South Korea

Paldang Dam — 120 MW Hydroelectric

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Paldang Dam is a 120 MW hydro power plant located in South Korea. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
120 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1974

Year online

Owner
KHNP (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power)

Operator

Location
37.53, 127.28

Coordinates

Insights

#147
largest in %s
#2,039
largest %s worldwide
#9,242
largest worldwide
1974
%d yrs older than avg
18
operated by %s
88
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
120 MW
Commissioned
1974
Status
Operational
Owner
KHNP (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power)
Country
South Korea
Coordinates
37.526, 127.279
Wikipedia
Link

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
10,092 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
807,322 t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

2,194
cars / year
1,346
homes / year
458,705
trees to offset

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About this plant

팔당댐 is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in South Korea, operated by 한국수력원자력 since its commissioning in 1974. The facility generates electricity from water, contributing to South Korea’s hydroelectric generation capacity.

It is the 25th largest hydro plant in South Korea. With 120 MW, it represents 0.76% of the country’s total hydro capacity of 15,891 MW. South Korea has 74 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 15,891 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, the Incheon Tidal Power Station at 1,450 MW, 팔당댐 is approximately 1/12 the size.

Hydropower is a notable segment of South Korea’s energy mix, accounting for about 6% of total electricity generation. The plant utilizes the natural flow of the Han River, supporting renewable energy initiatives. 팔당댐 is located in Gyeonggi Province, approximately 30 km east of Seoul.

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South Korea

Paldang Dam — 120 MW Hydroelectric

Hydroelectric Renewable Verified

Paldang Dam is a 120 MW hydro power plant located in South Korea. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
120 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1974

Year online

Owner
KHNP (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power)

Operator

Location
37.53, 127.28

Coordinates

Insights

#147
largest in %s
#2,039
largest %s worldwide
#9,242
largest worldwide
1974
%d yrs older than avg
18
operated by %s
88
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
120 MW
Commissioned
1974
Status
Operational
Owner
KHNP (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power)
Country
South Korea
Coordinates
37.526, 127.279
Wikipedia
Link

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
10,092 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
807,322 t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

2,194
cars / year
1,346
homes / year
458,705
trees to offset

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

Nearby Stations

About this plant

Paldang Dam (팔당댐) is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in South Korea, operated by 한국수력원자력 since its commissioning in 1974. The facility harnesses water flow for electricity generation, contributing to the nation’s renewable energy supply.

It ranks as the 25th largest hydro plant in South Korea. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 0.76% of the country’s total hydro capacity of 15,891 MW. South Korea has 74 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 15,891 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Incheon Tidal Power Station at 1,450 MW, this facility is approximately 0.08 times the size.

Hydropower is an essential component of South Korea’s energy mix, accounting for about 6% of total electricity generation. The Paldang Dam plays a role in managing water resources while generating clean energy. The facility is located about 30 km east of Seoul in the Gyeonggi Province.

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