The Sarsang Hydro Power Plant is a
hydroelectricity
Hydroelectricity, or hydroelectric power, is Electricity generation, electricity generated from hydropower (water power). Hydropower supplies 15% of the world's electricity, almost 4,210 TWh in 2023, which is more than all other Renewable energ ...
plant located in
Tartar District
Tartar District () is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. It is located in the west of the country and belongs to the Karabakh Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Kalbajar, Goranboy, Yevlakh, Barda, and Aghdam. Its ca ...
of
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan, officially the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a Boundaries between the continents, transcontinental and landlocked country at the boundary of West Asia and Eastern Europe. It is a part of the South Caucasus region and is bounded by ...
. The power plant has an installed electric capacity of on
Sarsang reservoir, and previously provided 40-60% of the electricity consumed in the
Republic of Artsakh
Artsakh ( ), officially the Republic of Artsakh or the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh ( ), was a breakaway state in the South Caucasus whose territory was internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan. Between 1991 and 2023, Artsakh cont ...
before 2023. In 1990, the station generated 81.9 million kWh.
See also
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List of power stations in Azerbaijan
The following page lists all power stations in Azerbaijan.
Renewable energy
Hydroelectric power stations in Azerbaijan
Photovoltaic power stations
Non-renewable energy
Thermal power stations
See also
* Hydroelectric power s ...
References
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Hydroelectric power stations in Azerbaijan
Hydroelectric power stations built in the Soviet Union
Buildings and structures in Azerbaijan
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