CACHEUTA (NUEVA)— 120 MW Hydroelectric
CACHEUTA (NUEVA) is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Argentina, operated by CEMPPSA - HIDROCUYO SA since its commissioning in 2002. The facility generates electricity from hydro resources, contributing to the country's overall hydroelectric output. It ranks as the 37th largest hydro plant in Argentina. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 0.4% of Argentina's total hydro capacity of 30,334 MW. Argentina has 111 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 30,334 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in the country, the Corpus Christi Dam at 3,800 MW, CACHEUTA (NUEVA) is approximately 1/32 the size. Hydropower is a crucial part of Argentina's energy mix, supplying around 43% of the nation's electricity. The plant harnesses the flow of local rivers, promoting renewable energy development. CACHEUTA (NUEVA) is situated in the Mendoza Province, about 30 km southwest of the city of Mendoza.
24 years old
Argentina, South America
- 110. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
- #9,239 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.17% of the installed capacity of Argentina
24 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
CEMPPSA - HIDROCUYO SA operates 3 plants totalling 188 MW
11 plants within 100 km, 905 MW combined
Source: Ministerio de Energía y Minería
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
CACHEUTA (NUEVA) is a hydro power plant producing approximately 420 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
Argentina- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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