Chururaqui Hydroelectric Power Plant Bolivia— 34 MW Hydroelectric
Chururaqui Hydroelectric Power Plant is a 34 MW hydroelectric facility in Bolivia. It operates under the country's hydroelectric framework and contributes to the national grid since its commissioning. Ranked #6 of 14 hydro plants in Bolivia, Chururaqui represents 7.41% 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 Chururaqui 2.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include Yanacachi Norte (51.1 MW, Hydro), Cahua (39.6 MW, Hydro), and Chojlla (38.4 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the La Paz region, approximately 70 km from the city of La Paz.
11 years old
Bolivia, South America
- 15. largest of 26 plants in Bolivia
- #15,973 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,689 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 2.16% of the installed capacity of Bolivia
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Bolivian Government operates 2 plants totalling 64 MW
12 plants within 100 km, 358 MW combined
Nearest plant: Sainani Hydroelectric Power Plant Bolivia (3.2 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Chururaqui Hydroelectric Power Plant Bolivia is a hydro power plant producing approximately 119 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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