Central Hidroeléctrica Los Caracoles— 121.4 MW Hydroelectric
Central Hidroeléctrica Los Caracoles is a 121.4 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Argentina, operated by Energía Provincial Sociedad del Estado (EPSE). Commissioned in 2009, it generates electricity through the use of flowing water. This plant also ranks as the 35th largest hydro facility in Argentina. With its 121.4 MW capacity, it represents 0.4% of Argentina's total hydroelectric capacity of 30,334 MW. Argentina has 111 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 30,334 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Corpus Christi Dam at 3,800 MW, Central Hidroeléctrica Los Caracoles is about 1/31st its size. Hydroelectric power is a significant contributor to Argentina's energy supply, accounting for around 43% of the total electricity generation. The facility is located in Mendoza Province, approximately 100 km from the city of Mendoza.
Argentina, South America
- 108. largest of 368 plants in Argentina
- #9,215 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,030 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.17% of the installed capacity of Argentina
Energía Provincial Sociedad del Estado (EPSE) operates 2 plants totalling 165 MW
12 plants within 100 km, 1,454 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Central Hidroeléctrica Los Caracoles is a hydro power plant producing approximately 425 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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