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, 0.90% is in Iran. Listed below are the five largest active hydro power plants by capacity in Iran, 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. Karun 3
The Karun 3 is a 2,000MW hydro power project located in Khuzestan, Iran. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2004. The project was developed by Iran Water and Power Resources Development. Iran Water and Power Resources Development own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Masjed-e-Soleiman
The 2,000MW Masjed-e-Soleiman hydro power project is located in Khuzestan, Iran. It was commissioned in 2002. The project is owned by Iran Water and Power Resources Development. Buy the profile here.
3. Shahid Abbaspour
The Shahid Abbaspour is a 2,000MW hydro project. It was commissioned in 1977. It is located in Khuzestan, Iran. Buy the profile here.
4. Siah Bishe
The Siah Bishe hydro project with a capacity of 1,040MW came online in 2013. Iran Water and Power Resources Development have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Mazandaran, Iran. Buy the profile here.
5. Karun 4
The Karun 4 has been operating since 2010. The 1,000MW hydro project is located in Khuzestan, Iran. The project has been developed by Iran Water and Power Resources Development. Iran Water and Power Resources Development have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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