Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 0.29% is in Thailand. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in Thailand, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Chulabhorn Pumped Storage
The Chulabhorn Pumped Storage is a 800MW hydro power project located in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. It is being developed by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. The project is currently in announced stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2031. The project is owned by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. Buy the profile here.
2. Pha Dam Neck
Pha Dam Neck is a 14MW hydro power project in Uttaradit, Thailand. Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2024. The project is currently in under construction stage. It is owned by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. Buy the profile here.
3. Lam Taphen
The 1.20MW Lam Taphen is located in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. The hydro project is currently in announced stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2028. Buy the profile here.
4. Mae Lob
The Mae Lob is a 1.20MW hydro power project. It is planned in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The project is currently in announced stage. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2028. Buy the profile here.
5. Lam Taphoen Dam
The 1.20MW hydro project, Lam Taphoen Dam is expected to get commissioned by 2028. It The project is currently in announced stage. Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency is the owner of the project.
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