Shamkir Hydro Power Plant | |
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Country | |
Location | Shamkir |
Coordinates | 40°56′47″N 46°10′13″E / 40.9465°N 46.1704°E |
Status | Operational |
Owner | Azerenerji |
Thermal power station | |
Primary fuel | Hydropower |
Power generation | |
Nameplate capacity | 50 MW (67,000 hp) |
The Shamkir Hydro Power Plant is one of Azerbaijan's largest hydro power plants having an installed electric capacity of 380 megawatts (510,000 hp).[1] It is located on Shamkir reservoir, which is built on the Kura River, in Shamkir Rayon of Azerbaijan, and is owned by Azerenerji, the state-owned electric power company of Azerbaijan.[2]