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 upcoming 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. Upper Gotvand
The Upper Gotvand is a 2,000MW hydro power project located in Khuzestan, Iran. It is being developed by Iran Water and Power Resources Development. The project is currently in partially active stage. The project is owned by Iran Water and Power Resources Development. Buy the profile here.
2. Bakhtiary
Bakhtiary is a 1,500MW hydro power project in Lorestan, Iran. Iran Water and Power Resources Development is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2028. The project is currently in under construction stage. It is owned by Iran Water and Power Resources Development. Buy the profile here.
3. Azad PSP
The 510MW Azad PSP is located in Kurdistan, Iran. It is owned by Iran Water and Power Resources Development. The hydro project is currently in under construction stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2027. Iran Water and Power Resources Development is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Khersan III
The Khersan III is a 400MW hydro power project. It is planned in Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari, Iran. The project is currently in under construction stage. It will be developed by Iran Water and Power Resources Development. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2027. Iran Water and Power Resources Development is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Daryan
The 210MW hydro project, Daryan is being developed by Iran Water and Power Resources Development. The project is currently in partially active stage. Iran Water and Power Resources Development is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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