Yanacachi Norte Hydroelectric Power Plant Bolivia— 51.1 MW Hydroelectric
Yanacachi Norte Hydroelectric Power Plant is a 51.1 MW hydro facility in Bolivia, operational since its commissioning year. Ranked #3 of 14 hydro plants in Bolivia, this plant accounts for 11.14% 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 Yanacachi Norte 1.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include El Alto (El Kenko) Power Plant (80.42 MW, Gas), Cahua Hydroelectric Power Plant (39.6 MW, Hydro), and Chojlla Hydroelectric Power Plant (38.4 MW, Hydro). Yanacachi Norte is situated in the La Paz Department, approximately 30 km from La Paz.
16 years old
Bolivia, South America
- 9. largest of 26 plants in Bolivia
- #12,985 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,147 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 3.25% of the installed capacity of Bolivia
16 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Electrobol operates 9 plants totalling 847 MW
12 plants within 100 km, 341 MW combined
Nearest plant: Chojlla Hydroelectric Power Plant Bolivia (4.6 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Yanacachi Norte Hydroelectric Power Plant Bolivia is a hydro power plant producing approximately 179 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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