Vietnam

Thuy dien Song Ba Ha — 220 MW Hydroelectric

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Thuy dien Song Ba Ha is a 220 MW hydro power plant located in Vietnam. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
220 MW

Installed

Commissioned

Year online

Owner
Công ty CP Thủy điện Sông Ba Hạ

Operator

Location
13.07, 108.91

Coordinates

Insights

#78
largest in Vietnam
#1,368
largest Hydroelectric worldwide
#7,071
largest worldwide
1
operated by Công ty CP…
24
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
220 MW
Commissioned
Status
Operational
Owner
Công ty CP Thủy điện Sông Ba Hạ
Country
Vietnam
Coordinates
13.065, 108.913

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
18,501 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
1,480,090 t

over ~80 yrs

Intensity
24 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

4,022
cars per year
2,467
homes per year
840,960
trees to offset

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

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About this plant

Thủy điện Sông Ba Hạ, with a capacity of 220 MW, ranks as the 78th largest power generation facility in Vietnam among 326 total plants. It holds the 33rd position in the hydroelectric sector, which is crucial in a country where hydro power dominates the energy landscape. Vietnam’s total capacity stands at 78,648 MW, with hydroelectric power being a key contributor. The facility’s share of the national capacity is also 0.28%, underscoring its role in sustaining the energy supply. Utilizing advanced hydroelectric technology, Thủy điện Sông Ba Hạ harnesses the power of flowing water to generate electricity, contributing to a greener energy mix and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The plant is situated in a region rich with other hydroelectric facilities, such as the Song Ba Ha, which operates at the same capacity of 220 MW, and the smaller Song Hinh hydropower plant with a capacity of 70 MW. This cluster of hydro plants illustrates the significance of renewable energy sources in Vietnam’s power generation portfolio. As the country continues to pursue energy independence and sustainability, Thủy điện Sông Ba Hạ plays a crucial role in providing a reliable energy supply. Owned and operated by Công ty CP Thủy điện Sông Ba Hạ, this facility not only enhances grid reliability but also supports local economies by providing jobs and infrastructure development. The future of hydropower in Vietnam appears promising, with ongoing investments aimed at expanding capacity and improving technology, ensuring that plants like Thủy điện Sông Ba Hạ remain at the forefront of the country’s energy transition.

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