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 active 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. Lam TA Khong
The Lam TA Khong is a 1,000MW hydro power project located in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2002. The project was developed by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Bhumibol Dam
The 608.20MW Bhumibol Dam hydro power project is located in Tak, Thailand. It was commissioned in 1964. The project is owned by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. Buy the profile here.
3. Sirikit
The Sirikit is a 450MW hydro project. Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand owns the project. It was commissioned in 1974. It is located in Uttaradit, Thailand. Buy the profile here.
4. Srinagarind Dam
The Srinagarind Dam hydro project with a capacity of 360MW came online in 1980. Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Buy the profile here.
5. Srinagarind Pumped Storage
The Srinagarind Pumped Storage has been operating since 1991. The 360MW hydro project is located in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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