Hydro Power in

Pakistan and
their sources
 What is hydro power energy?

Hydropower, also known as water power which

is the use of falling or fast-running water to
produce electricity or to power machines. This
is achieved by converting the kinetic energy of
water into electrical or mechanical energy.
Hydropower is a form of sustainable energy
production
 What are the advantages of hydro
power energy ?
Renewable. Hydroelectric energy is classified as a
renewable energy source because it is powered by
water, and water is a naturally replenishing resource.
Low emissions.
Reliable.
Safe.
Environmental consequences.
Expensive to build.
Drought potential.
Limited reservoirs.
Sources of Hydro Power Energy in Pakistan :
There are 82 sources of hydro power in service in Pakistan
22
 1. Tarbela Dam

• Location : Tarbela,KPK
• Capacity (MW) : 4,888
• Built in : 1974
1. Ghazi-Barotha Hydropower Project
• Location : Attock, Punjab
• Capacity (MW) : 1,450
• Built in : 1999
 3. Mangla Dam
• Location : Mirpur, Azad Kashmir
• Capacity (MW) : 1,150
• Built in : 1967
4. Neelum _Jehlum Hydropower Plants :
• Location: Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir
• Capacity (MW): 969
• Built in : 2018
 Warsak Dam
Location: Peshawar, KPK
Capacity(MW):243
Built in: