Citation Please cite both the paper and the dataset when using this resource: De Keyser, J., Osuna Fuentes, P., Hayes, D. S., & Habersack, H. (2026). A review of hydropower in Central Asia: Past, present, and future. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 226, 116239. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2025.116239 De Keyser, J., Osuna Fuentes, P., Hayes, D. S., & Habersack, H. (2025). HP:CA - A geodatabase on hydropower plants in Central Asia (Version 1) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13320645 Description HP:CA is a comprehensive geo-referenced database of hydropower plants located across Central Asia. This dataset has been meticulously developed through the integration of various sources, followed by a rigorous cross-validation to ensure accuracy. The geodatabase encompasses a wide range of critical attributes pertinent to hydropower facilities, including design capacity, reservoir size, dam height, and year of commissioning. These attributes allow for in-depth temporal analysis of hydropower development trends and offer a thorough, up-to-date overview of the current status of Central Asia’s hydropower infrastructure. This resource serves as an essential tool for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders involved in the energy sector.