Vietnam

Thuy dien A Luoi — 170 MW Hydroelectric

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Thuy dien A Luoi is a 170 MW hydro power plant located in Vietnam. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
170 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2015

Year online

Owner
Công ty CP Thủy điện Miền Trung

Operator

Location
16.28, 107.36

Coordinates

Insights

#95
largest in Vietnam
#1,639
largest Hydroelectric worldwide
#7,971
largest worldwide
2015
31 yrs newer than avg
1
operated by Công ty CP…
24
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
170 MW
Commissioned
2015
Status
Operational
Owner
Công ty CP Thủy điện Miền Trung
Country
Vietnam
Coordinates
16.276, 107.362

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
14,296 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
1,143,706 t

over ~80 yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

3,108
cars / year
1,906
homes / year
649,833
trees to offset

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

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About this plant

The Thủy điện A Lưới power generation facility, with a capacity of 170 MW, ranks as the 95th largest plant out of 326 in Vietnam. It stands out as the 46th largest hydro facility among 230 in the country, reflecting its vital role in harnessing renewable energy to support national goals. Utilizing cutting-edge hydroelectric generation technology, this facility exploits the natural flow of water to produce sustainable energy, contributing significantly to Vietnam’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Located in Thua Thien Hue province, Thủy điện A Lưới finds itself in a region rich in hydroelectric resources, sharing the area with other notable plants such as A Luoi (Hydro, 170 MW), Huong Dien (Hydro, 81 MW), and Nhà máy thủy điện Hương Điền (Hydro, 81 MW). This cluster of hydro facilities showcases a robust investment in renewable energy, with the Thủy điện A Lưới contributing an impressive 0.22% to Vietnam’s total capacity of 78,648 MW across 326 plants. Vietnam’s energy profile is predominantly hydroelectric, and this facility plays a crucial role in ensuring a steady power supply amidst growing demand. Operated by Công ty CP Thủy điện Miền Trung, Thủy điện A Lưới has been instrumental since its commissioning in promoting energy independence and sustainability in the region. As Vietnam continues to expand its energy infrastructure, this facility exemplifies the potential for hydro power to not only meet local energy needs but also to drive economic growth through sustainable practices.

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