India

Kishanganga Hydroelectric Plant — 330 MW Hydroelectric

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Kishanganga Hydroelectric Plant is a 330 MW hydro power plant located in India. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
330 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2018

Year online

Owner
NHPC Limited

Operator

Location
34.46, 74.64

Coordinates

Insights

#373
largest in India
#1,024
largest Hydroelectric worldwide
#5,783
largest worldwide
2018
34 yrs newer than avg
44
operated by NHPC Limited
8
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
330 MW
Commissioned
2018
Status
Operational
Owner
NHPC Limited
Country
India
Coordinates
34.464, 74.645

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
27,752 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
2,220,134 t

over ~80 yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

6,033
cars / year
3,700
homes / year
1,261,440
trees to offset

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

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About this plant

The Kishanganga Hydroelectric Plant stands as a cornerstone of India’s renewable energy efforts, harnessing the power of water to generate clean electricity. With a generation capacity of 330 MW, this hydroelectric facility plays an essential role in meeting the energy demands of the region while supporting the national goal of increasing the share of renewable resources in the energy mix. Situated at coordinates 34.4635° N and 74.6449° E in the picturesque Jammu and Kashmir region, the plant utilizes a dam-based hydroelectric generation technology, which allows it to efficiently convert flowing water into electrical energy. Owned and operated by NHPC Limited, Kishanganga not only contributes to the local grid’s stability but also supports the socio-economic development of the surrounding areas by providing reliable power supply. The significance of this power plant is further underscored by India’s commitment to achieving ambitious renewable energy targets, making Kishanganga a pivotal asset in the country’s journey toward sustainable energy generation.

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