Harca Hydroelectric Power Plant Bolivia— 30 MW Hydroelectric
Harca Hydroelectric Power Plant is a 30 MW hydro facility in Bolivia. It operates on hydroelectric power and contributes to the national grid. The plant was commissioned in 2015. Ranked #8 of 14 hydro plants in Bolivia, Harca represents 6.54% of Bolivia's total hydro capacity of 459 MW. The largest hydro plant in Bolivia is Santa Isabel Hydroelectric Power Plant at 93 MW, making Harca 3.1 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 approximately 50 km from La Paz in the western region of Bolivia.
11 years old
Bolivia, South America
- 17. largest of 26 plants in Bolivia
- #16,429 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,804 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 1.91% 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, 362 MW combined
Nearest plant: Chururaqui Hydroelectric Power Plant Bolivia (4.6 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Harca Hydroelectric Power Plant Bolivia is a hydro power plant producing approximately 105 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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