Hydroelectricity in South Korea
Hydroelectric power accounted for 5% of South Korea's total installed power generation in 2021 and 0.33% of the total power generation.[1]
List of hydroelectric power stations
Plant Name | Capacity (MW) | Owner | Province | Type | Year Online |
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Yangyang | 250 | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | Gangwon | Operational | 2006 |
Yecheon | 400 | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | South Gyeongsang | Operational | 2011 |
Sancheong | 350 | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | South Gyeongsang | Operational | 2001 |
Cheongsong | 300 | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | North Gyeongsang | Operational | 2006 |
Muju | 300 | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | South Jeolla | Operational | 1995 |
Samnangjin | 300 | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | South Gyeongsang | Operational | 1979 |
Cheongpyeong | 200 | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | Gyeonggi | Operational | 1979 |
Chungju | 400 | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | North Chungcheong | Operational | 1985 |
Soyanggang | - | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | Gangwon | Operational | 1968 |
Chilbo Dam | - | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | South Jeolla | Operational | 1945 |
Uiam Dam | - | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | South Gyeongsang | Operational | 1967 |
Cheongpyeong Dam | - | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | Gyeonggi | Operational | 1944 |
Chuncheon Dam | - | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | North Chungcheong | Operational | 1961 |
Paldang Dam | - | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | Gangwon | Operational | 1966 |
Hwacheon Dam | - | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | Gyeonggi | Operational | 1944 |
Boseonggang Dam | - | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | South Jeolla | Operational | 1937 |
Goesan Dam | - | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | South Gyeongsang | Operational | 1957 |
Anheung Dam | - | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | Gyeonggi | Operational | 1978 |
Gangneung Dam | - | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | North Chungcheong | Operational | 1983 |
Paldang Dam | - | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | Gangwon | Operational | 1974 |
Hwacheon Dam | - | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power | Gyeonggi | Operational | 1943 |
See also
- Energy in South Korea
- Electricity sector in South Korea
- Geothermal power in South Korea
- Wind power in South Korea
- Solar power in South Korea
- Renewable energy by country
References
- ^ "Hydropower capacity in South Korea and major projects". Power Technology. 20 March 2023.