India

MYNTDU — 126 MW Hydroelectric

Hydroelectric Renewable Verified

MYNTDU is a 126 MW hydro power plant located in India. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
126 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2012

Year online

Owner
NHPC Limited

Operator

Location
25.24, 92.23

Coordinates

Insights

#504
largest in %s
#1,982
largest %s worldwide
#9,086
largest worldwide
2012
%d yrs newer than avg
44
operated by %s
12
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
126 MW
Commissioned
2012
Status
Operational
Owner
NHPC Limited
Country
India
Coordinates
25.235, 92.228

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
10,596 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
847,688 t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

2,303
cars / year
1,413
homes / year
481,641
trees to offset

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

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About this plant

MYNTDU is a 126 MW hydroelectric power plant located in India, commissioned in 2012. It is part of the country’s extensive hydroelectric infrastructure, contributing to India’s renewable energy generation.

MYNTDU ranks as the 97th largest hydro plant in India among 261 facilities. With a capacity of 126 MW, it represents 0.24% of India’s total hydro capacity of 52,623 MW. The largest hydro plant in India, the KOYNA COMPLEX, has a capacity of 1,956 MW, making MYNTDU approximately one-sixteenth the size of this facility.

Hydroelectric power is a significant contributor to India’s energy mix, accounting for around 10% of the total electricity generation. The plant utilizes the region’s water resources effectively, supporting the country’s goals for sustainable energy. MYNTDU is situated in the northeastern part of India, approximately 200 km from Guwahati, Assam.

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