Allai Khwar Hydro Power — 121 MW Hydroelectric

Allai Khwar Hydro Power is a 121 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Pakistan, operated by WAPDA. Commissioned in an unspecified year, it contributes to the country’s renewable energy generation.

It is the 29th largest hydro plant in Pakistan. With a capacity of 121 MW, it represents 0.28% of Pakistan’s total hydro capacity of 43,855 MW. Pakistan has 63 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 43,855 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Bunji Dam at 7,100 MW, Allai Khwar is approximately 1.7% the size.

Hydro power plays a significant role in Pakistan’s energy mix, contributing around 30% of the total electricity generation. The country’s diverse geography, with numerous rivers and mountainous regions, supports hydroelectric development. The plant is situated in the northern region of Pakistan, approximately 70 km from Islamabad.