| Station | Community | Capacity (MW) |
|---|---|---|
| Ambuklao Hydroelectric Power Plant | Bokod, Benguet | 105.00 |
| Lon-oy Hydro | Lon-oy, San Gabriel, La Union | 3.60 |
| Talomo Hydro 2B | Brgy. Mintal, Davao City | 0.30 |
| Talomo Hydro 3 | Brgy. Catalunan Pequeño, Davao City | 1.92 |
Is hydropower available in the Philippines?
With more than 70 plants in operation, the Philippines has a total installed hydropower capacity of about 3,701 MW. That represents about 16% of the national total. Of this, around 566 MW are run-of-river and 3,135 MW are dam-type plants, including one 728 MW pumped storage complex.
Where is hydroelectric power located?
Most hydroelectricity is produced at large dams built by the federal government, and many of the largest hydropower dams are in the western United States. About half of total U.S. utility-scale conventional hydroelectricity generation capacity is concentrated in Washington, California, and Oregon.
What percentage of hydropower is used in the Philippines?
Electricity production in the Philippines is still dominated by thermal resources (natural gas and coal), although hydropower is by far the largest renewable energy source with an actual total share of 20%.
Are there any successful hydropower projects in the Philippines?
Only one was successfully negotiated–the 70 MW Bakun Hydroelectric Project. It is now under construction.
Where is natural gas found in the Philippines?
About 80 km off the northwest coast of Palawan Island in the South China Sea is the Malampaya natural gas field, the Philippines’ main domestic source of energy.
What is the biggest dam in world?
World’s Tallest Dam
Currently, the tallest dam in the world is Nurek Dam on the Vakhsh River in Tajikistan. It is 984 feet (300 meters) tall. Hoover Dam is 726.4 feet (221.3 meters) tall.
Why do we have dams in the Philippines?
The Philippines has a number of large dams that serve as water reservoirs in various parts of the country. Water from these dams are controlled and have a number of important uses—domestic water supply, irrigation of farms and power generation, among others.