Biopio is a 14.6 MW hydro power plant in Angola, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #5 of 5 hydro plants in Angola, this facility represents 0.94% of Angola's total hydro capacity of 1,551 MW. The largest hydro plant in Angola is Cambambe at 960 MW, making Biopio 65.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Biopio (22.8 MW, Oil) and Lobito (20 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Benguela Province, approximately 30 km from Lobito.
11 years old
Angola, Africa
- 11. largest of 14 plants in Angola
- #21,612 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,985 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.77% of the installed capacity of Angola
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Angola's Ministry of Energy and Water operates 2 plants totalling 37 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 43 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Biopio (hydro) is a hydro power plant producing approximately 51 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Angola- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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