Vietnam

Tri An Hydroelectric Power Station — 400 MW Hydroelectric

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Tri An Hydroelectric Power Station is a 400 MW hydro power plant located in Vietnam. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
400 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1984

Year online

Owner
EVN (Vietnam Electricity)

Operator

Location
11.11, 106.98

Coordinates

Insights

#53
largest in Vietnam
#863
largest Hydroelectric worldwide
#5,237
largest worldwide
1984
at fleet average
8
operated by EVN (Vietnam Electricity)
41
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
400 MW
Commissioned
1984
Status
Operational
Owner
EVN (Vietnam Electricity)
Country
Vietnam
Coordinates
11.105, 106.984
Wikipedia
Link

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
33,638 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
2,691,072 t

over ~80 yrs

Intensity
24 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

7,313
cars per year
4,485
homes per year
1,529,018
trees to offset

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

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About this plant

The Tri An Hydroelectric Power Station is a significant contributor to Vietnam’s energy generation landscape, boasting a capacity of 400 MW. Commissioned in 1984, this hydroelectric power plant harnesses the potential energy of flowing water to produce clean electricity, playing a crucial role in the nation’s transition towards sustainable energy sources. Located at coordinates 11.1053° N latitude and 106.9840° E longitude, the Tri An facility is strategically situated in the southeastern region of Vietnam, near the Dong Nai River, which provides a reliable water source for its operations. As one of the key players in Vietnam’s energy mix, the Tri An Hydroelectric Power Station supports the national grid, helping to meet the growing electricity demand of both urban and rural areas. The Vietnamese government has increasingly focused on renewable energy development, and the Tri An plant exemplifies this commitment to hydropower as a clean and renewable energy source. Utilizing a dam-based generation technology, the plant converts the kinetic energy of water into electrical energy efficiently. This technology not only supports electricity generation but also contributes to flood control and irrigation in the region, enhancing its overall importance to local communities. By providing a stable output of energy, the Tri An Hydroelectric Power Station enhances energy security and sustainability in Vietnam, showcasing the potential of hydroelectric power in mitigating climate change impacts and fostering economic growth.

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