Overview
Tsimlyanskaya HPP is a 211.5 MW hydroelectric power plant in Russia, operated by OOO LUKOIL-Ecoenergo. It generates renewable energy from water flow.
Tsimlyanskaya HPP is a hydroelectric power plant located in Russia, with coordinates 47.6061° N, 42.1122° E. It has a capacity of 211.5 MW, placing it in the medium-to-large scale for hydroelectric facilities in the region. The plant is operational and owned by OOO LUKOIL-Ecoenergo. As a hydroelectric facility, Tsimlyanskaya HPP utilizes renewable water resources to generate electricity, with no direct fuel combustion. The plant operates under Russian energy regulations, which include environmental standards for water use and reservoir management. Hydroelectric plants of this scale typically involve dam infrastructure and reservoir creation. The plant contributes to Russia's renewable energy mix, providing low-carbon electricity to the grid. Its operation supports regional energy security and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. The facility's location near the Tsimlyansk Reservoir also plays a role in local water management and flood control.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation like Tsimlyanskaya HPP has a low carbon footprint but can affect local aquatic ecosystems through altered water flow and reservoir creation. The plant's capacity of 211.5 MW indicates a moderate environmental impact, with potential effects on fish migration and sediment transport. Proximity to populated areas may influence local water quality and habitat conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Tsimlyanskaya HPP is located in Russia, near the Tsimlyansk Reservoir, at coordinates 47.6061° N, 42.1122° E.
Tsimlyanskaya HPP has a capacity of 211.5 MW, making it a medium-to-large hydroelectric facility.
Tsimlyanskaya HPP is owned by OOO LUKOIL-Ecoenergo, a subsidiary of LUKOIL.
Hydroelectric plants in Russia must comply with federal water and energy regulations, including environmental impact assessments and water use permits.
Hydroelectric power generation has low greenhouse gas emissions but can alter river ecosystems, affect fish migration, and change sediment transport due to dam and reservoir construction.