Cahua Hydroelectric Power Plant Bolivia— 39.6 MW Hydroelectric
Cahua Hydroelectric Power Plant is a 39.6 MW hydroelectric facility in Bolivia, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #4 of 14 hydro plants in Bolivia, it contributes 8.63% of the country's total hydro capacity of 459 MW. The largest hydro plant in Bolivia is Santa Isabel Hydroelectric Power Plant at 93 MW, making Cahua 2.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Yanacachi Norte (51.1 MW, Hydro), Chojlla (38.4 MW, Hydro), and Chururaqui (34 MW, Hydro). It is located in the La Paz region, approximately 50 km from the city of La Paz.
11 years old
Bolivia, South America
- 12. largest of 26 plants in Bolivia
- #15,374 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,518 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 2.52% of the installed capacity of Bolivia
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Energía Bolivia operates 1 plants totalling 40 MW
12 plants within 100 km, 352 MW combined
Nearest plant: Huaji Hydroelectric Power Plant Bolivia (4 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Cahua Hydroelectric Power Plant Bolivia is a hydro power plant producing approximately 139 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
Bolivia- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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