Vietnam

Se San 3 — 260 MW Hydroelectric

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Se San 3 is a 260 MW hydro power plant located in Vietnam. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
260 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2006

Year online

Owner
Ialy Hydro Power Company (member of EVN)

Operator

Location
14.22, 107.72

Coordinates

Insights

#74
largest in Vietnam
#1,209
largest Hydroelectric worldwide
#6,549
largest worldwide
2006
22 yrs newer than avg
2
operated by Ialy Hydro Power…
42
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
260 MW
Commissioned
2006
Status
Operational
Owner
Ialy Hydro Power Company (member of EVN)
Country
Vietnam
Coordinates
14.215, 107.722

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
21,865 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
1,749,197 t

over ~80 yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

4,753
cars / year
2,915
homes / year
993,862
trees to offset

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

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About this plant

Se San 3 is a notable hydroelectric power generation facility situated in Vietnam, with precise coordinates of 14.2152 latitude and 107.7222 longitude. Commissioned in 2006, this power plant has a capacity of 260 MW, making it a key player in Vietnam’s energy sector. Operated by the Ialy Hydro Power Company, which is a member of the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), Se San 3 harnesses the flow of the Se San River through its dam infrastructure, utilizing advanced turbine technology to generate clean electricity. The significance of this hydro power plant extends beyond its immediate output; it plays an essential role in stabilizing the energy supply in the region, particularly as Vietnam continues to experience rapid economic growth and increased energy demands. The Vietnamese government has prioritized renewable energy within its national energy policy, recognizing the importance of hydroelectric power as a sustainable solution for meeting future energy needs. Se San 3 contributes to this vision by providing a reliable source of energy, thereby reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting the country’s commitment to lowering carbon emissions.

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