Pequi is a 6 MW hydroelectric power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2008. It operates within the framework of Brazil's extensive hydroelectric network. Ranked #450 of 720 hydro plants in Brazil, Pequi's 6 MW represents a small share of the total hydro capacity of 180,234 MW. The largest hydro plant in Brazil is the Itaipu Dam at 14,000 MW, making Pequi 2,333.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include São Lourenço (29.1 MW, Hydro), Sete Quedas Alta (22 MW, Hydro), and São Tadeu I (18 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the state of Mato Grosso, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city, Cuiabá.
18 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,349. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #27,330 worldwide by installed capacity
- #6,179 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
18 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
17 plants within 100 km, 168 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Pequi is a hydro power plant producing approximately 21 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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