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 |
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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 SรHKร 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 SรHKร 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
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