Golen Gol Hydropower Project — 108 MW Hydroelectric

Golen Gol Hydropower Project is a 108 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Pakistan. Operated by the Water & Power Development Authority, it is part of the country’s efforts to harness renewable energy resources. The commissioning year is not specified.

This facility ranks as the 31st largest hydro plant in Pakistan. With a capacity of 108 MW, it represents 0.25% of Pakistan’s total hydro capacity of 43,855 MW. The country has a total of 198 power plants, with a combined capacity of 98,402 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Bunji Dam at 7,100 MW, Golen Gol is approximately one-sixty-sixth the size.

Hydropower is a significant component of Pakistan’s energy mix, contributing to the country’s electricity needs. The mountainous geography of the region provides ample opportunities for hydropower generation. The plant is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, approximately 150 km from Islamabad.