Nova Mutum is a 14 MW hydroelectric power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2014. It is part of Brazil's extensive hydroelectric network. Ranked #361 of 720 hydro plants in Brazil, Nova Mutum's 14 MW represents 0.01% of the country's total hydro capacity of 180,234 MW. The largest hydro plant in Brazil is Itaipu Dam at 14,000 MW, making Nova Mutum 1,000 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include TAD (3.2 MW, Oil) and NATURAL PORK (2.748 MW, Oil). The plant is located in Mato Grosso, approximately 300 km from Cuiabá.
12 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,104. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #21,743 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,010 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Brazil
12 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
4 plants within 100 km, 16 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Nova Mutum is a hydro power plant producing approximately 49 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
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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