Hydro Power Plants in Finland

Finland generates hydro-powered energy from 94 hydro power plants across the country. In total, these hydro power plants has a capacity of 2310.3 MW.

Name Capacity (MW) Type Other Fuel Commissioned Owner
Ahvenkoski 24.0 MW Hydro Oy Mankala Ab
Aittokoski 44.8 MW Hydro Fortum Power & Heat Generation
Alakoski 4.6 MW Hydro Alakoski Oy
Askala 1.3 MW Hydro Koskienergia Koskivoima Oy
Atro 6.5 MW Hydro Savon Voima Oyj
Finlayson ve 4.19 MW Hydro Tampereen Sรคhkรถlaitos
Haapakoski 32.5 MW Hydro PVO Vesivoima Oy
Hamari 2.5 MW Hydro Korpelan Voima kuntayhtymรค
Hanhikoski 1.5 MW Hydro Vattenfall Sรคhkรถntuotanto oy
Hietamankoski 6.7 MW Hydro Vattenfall Sรคhkรถntuotanto oy
Hilmonkoski 6.8 MW Hydro Vattenfall Sรคhkรถntuotanto oy
Hinkua 6.3 MW Hydro Vattenfall Sรคhkรถntuotanto oy
Hirvikoski 8.5 MW Hydro Vattenfall Sรคhkรถntuotanto oy
Imatra 192.0 MW Hydro Fortum Power & Heat OY
Inkeroinen ve 17.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Isohaara 106.0 MW Hydro PVO Vesivoima Oy
Jalasjoki/Niiles 1.0 MW Hydro Koskienergia Koskivoima Oy
Juankoski 5.5 MW Hydro Savon Voima Oyj
Jumisko 26.0 MW Hydro PVO Vesivoima Oy
Juntola 1.8 MW Hydro Koskienergia Koskivoima Oy
Juotas 3.7 MW Hydro Keski-Lapin voima Oy
Juva 1.4 MW Hydro Koskienergia Koskivoima Oy
Kaaranneskoski 2.8 MW Hydro Tornionlaakson Voima Oy-
Kaarni 1.2 MW Hydro Rovakairan Tuotanto Oy
Kaihua 5.4 MW Hydro Rovakairan Tuotanto Oy
Kaitfors 7.6 MW Hydro Oy Perhonjoki Ab
Kaltimo 32.0 MW Hydro UPM-Kymmene Oyj
Karjalankoski 4.5 MW Hydro Savon Voima Oyj
Katerma 11.5 MW Hydro UPM-Kymmene Oyj
Kattilakoski 2.1 MW Hydro Oy HERRFORS Ab
Keltti 19.1 MW Hydro UPM-Kymmene Oyj
Kelukoski 9.8 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Kierikki 38.0 MW Hydro PVO Vesivoima Oy
Killinkoski 4.5 MW Hydro Killin Voima Oy
Kiltua 5.6 MW Hydro Savon Voima Oyj
Kissakoski 1.6 MW Hydro SUUR-SAVON Sร„HKร– Oy
Kokkosniva 25.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Kolsi 45.0 MW Hydro Kolsin Vesivoimantuotanto Oy
Korkeakoski 8.5 MW Hydro Kolsin Vesivoimantuotanto Oy
Kuhankoski 3.2 MW Hydro Koskienergia Oy
Kuokkastenkoski 2.0 MW Hydro Pohjois-Karjalan Sรคhkรถ Oy
Kurittukoski 15.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Kurkiaska 27.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Kuusankoski ve 30.0 MW Hydro UPM-Kymmene Oyj
Leppikoski 21.0 MW Hydro Fortum Power & Heat Generation
Leuhunkoski 3.2 MW Hydro Vattenfall Sรคhkรถntuotanto oy
Lieksankoski 16.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Maalismaa 38.5 MW Hydro PVO Vesivoima Oy
Maavesi 1.9 MW Hydro Savon Voima Oyj
Mankala 30.0 MW Hydro Oy Mankala Ab
Matarakoski 11.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Melo 70.0 MW Hydro PVO Vesivoima Oy
Merikoski 42.0 MW Hydro Oulun Energia
Myllykoski 1.3 MW Hydro Koskienergia Koskivoima Oy
Myllykoski ve 25.0 MW Hydro Myllykoski Paper Oy
Nuojua 81.0 MW Hydro Fortum Power & Heat Generation
Oksava 3.0 MW Hydro Vattenfall Sรคhkรถntuotanto oy
Ossauskoski 124.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Padinki 1.0 MW Hydro Korpelan Voima kuntayhtymรค
Pahkakoski 42.1 MW Hydro PVO Vesivoima Oy
Palokki 6.8 MW Hydro Pohjois-Karjalan Sรคhkรถ Oy
Pamilo 85.0 MW Hydro Pamilo Oy
Pankakoski 15.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Patalankoski 2.4 MW Hydro UPM-Kymmene Oyj
Peltokoski 2.3 MW Hydro Koskienergia Koskivoima Oy
Permantokoski 14.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Pirttikoski 131.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Portimokoski 11.0 MW Hydro Tornionlaakson Voima Oy-
Porttipahta 35.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Puntarikoski 6.9 MW Hydro Pohjois-Karjalan Sรคhkรถ Oy
Raasakka 60.0 MW Hydro PVO Vesivoima Oy
Ruskeakoski 3.3 MW Hydro Pohjois-Karjalan Sรคhkรถ Oy
Saario 1.6 MW Hydro Pohjois-Karjalan Sรคhkรถ Oy
Sallila 1.2 MW Hydro Sallila Energia Oy
Seitakorva 130.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Seitenoikea 37.9 MW Hydro Fortum Power & Heat Generation
Siikakoski 1.8 MW Hydro KSS Energia Oy
Soilu 1.8 MW Hydro Koskienergia Koskivoima Oy
Soininkoski 1.42 MW Hydro Killin Voima Oy
Tainionkoski 61.5 MW Hydro Fortum Power & Heat Generation
Taivalkoski 133.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Tammerkoski 8.6 MW Hydro Tampereen Sรคhkรถlaitos
Tampella ve 3.01 MW Hydro Tampereen Sรคhkรถlaitos
Tervasaari ve 3.0 MW Hydro UPM-Kymmene Oyj
Uljua 3.7 MW Hydro Vattenfall Sรคhkรถntuotanto oy
Utanen 57.8 MW Hydro Fortum Power & Heat Generation
Vaaja 3.6 MW Hydro SUUR-SAVON Sร„HKร– Oy
Vajukoski 21.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Valajaskoski 101.0 MW Hydro Kemijoki Oy
Venetpalo 1.8 MW Hydro Vattenfall Sรคhkรถntuotanto oy
Verla 1 ja 2 3.0 MW Hydro KSS Energia Oy
Vihtakoski 1.5 MW Hydro Pohjois-Karjalan Sรคhkรถ Oy
Voikkaa ve 1 32.9 MW Hydro UPM-Kymmene Oyj
Vuolenkoski ve 9.5 MW Hydro Myllykoski Paper Oy

What is hydropower?

Hydropower, also known as hydroelectric power, is a form of renewable energy that generates electricity by harnessing the power of moving water. It involves the conversion of the energy in flowing water into electrical energy using turbines and generators.

The process of generating hydropower typically involves constructing a dam or other structure that creates a reservoir or a flow of water with significant potential energy. The stored or flowing water is then directed through turbines, which spin and generate electricity. The amount of electricity generated depends on the amount of water flowing through the turbines and the height of the dam or reservoir, which determines the potential energy of the water.

Hydropower is a widely used form of renewable energy, accounting for about 16% of the world's electricity generation. It is also a flexible and reliable source of energy that can be used for both large-scale and small-scale electricity generation. Additionally, it provides a range of other benefits, such as flood control, irrigation, and water supply for drinking and agriculture.

How much electricity is generated from hydropower each year?

According to the latest data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global hydropower capacity reached 1,308 GW at the end of 2020, generating 4,366 TWh of electricity annually.

Wich country is the largest producer of hydroelectric power?

The largest hydropower producer is China, with an installed capacity of 356 GW and an annual generation of 1,348 TWh. Other leading hydropower producers include Brazil, Canada, the United States, and Russia.

What is the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world?

The largest hydroelectric power plant in the world is the Three Gorges Dam located in Yiling District, Yichang, Hubei province, China. The dam spans the Yangtze River and has a total installed capacity of 22.5 GW. It consists of 32 turbine-generator units, each with a capacity of 700 MW, and is capable of generating approximately 101.6 TWh of electricity per year.

The Three Gorges Dam is also the largest power station of any kind in the world, surpassing even the largest thermal power plants. The construction of the dam began in 1994 and was completed in 2012, at a cost of approximately US$28 billion. It is a key part of China's efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and to meet its growing demand for electricity.

Is hydropower is a renewable energy source?

The generation of hydroelectric power utilize the natural energy of water flowing or falling to generate electricity, which is replenished by the water cycle. The water used to generate electricity in hydropower plants is not consumed or depleted, but rather returned to the natural water cycle. Thus, hydropower is classified as a renewable source of energy.

Data Information

This data is a derivitive set of data gathered by source mentioned below.

Data Sources

Global Energy Observatory/Google/KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm/Enipedia/World Resources Institute/database.earth