Overview
Technology: conventional storage.
Ownership: Natsionalna Elektricheska Kompania (NEK).
Why it matters
- The 8th-largest hydropower plant in Bulgaria by capacity (of 16 operating hydropower facilities tracked).
- Provides about 4.1% of Bulgaria's operating hydropower capacity and roughly 0.8% of all operating power capacity in the country in the dataset.
- Hydropower provides renewable electricity and, where reservoirs exist, dispatchable output and storage that help stabilise the grid; output varies with rainfall and river flows.
Location
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Kardjali hydroelectric plant?
Kardjali hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 110 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.
Who owns Kardjali hydroelectric plant?
Natsionalna Elektricheska Kompania (NEK).
Where is Kardjali hydroelectric plant located?
It is located in Kardzhali, Bulgaria. Approximate coordinates: 41.6326, 25.3386.
When did Kardjali hydroelectric plant start operating?
Start year: 1963. Current status: Operating.