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, 0.33% is in Taiwan. Listed below are the five largest active hydro power plants by capacity in Taiwan, 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. Mingtan
The Mingtan is a 1,600MW hydro power project located in Nantou, Taiwan. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 1994. The project was developed by Taiwan Power. Taiwan Power own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Minghu
The 1,000MW Minghu hydro power project is located in Nantou, Taiwan. It was commissioned in 1985. The project is owned by Taiwan Power. Buy the profile here.
3. Chingshan
The Chingshan is a 360MW hydro project. Taiwan Power owns the project. It was commissioned in 1973. The project was developed by Taiwan Power. It is located in Taitung County, Taiwan. Buy the profile here.
4. Tehchi (Tachie)
The Tehchi (Tachie) hydro project with a capacity of 234MW came online in 1974. The project was developed by Taiwan Power. Taiwan Power have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Taichung, Taiwan. Buy the profile here.
5. Kukuan
The Kukuan has been operating since 1962. The 217.80MW hydro project is located in Taichung, Taiwan. Taiwan Power have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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