Queimado is a 105.45 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Brazil, commissioned in 2004. It generates electricity using hydro power, contributing to the renewable energy generation in the country. The facility is part of Brazil's extensive hydroelectric network. Queimado ranks as the 148th largest hydro plant in Brazil, representing approximately 0.06% of the country's total hydro capacity of 180,234 MW. Brazil has 720 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 180,234 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Itaipu Dam at 14,000 MW, Queimado is about 0.75% the size. Hydroelectric power is a dominant source of energy in Brazil, accounting for a significant portion of the national electricity supply. The country’s vast river systems and topography are conducive to hydroelectric development. Queimado is located in the central-western region of Brazil, approximately 300 km from the city of Brasília.
22 years old
Brazil, South America
- 271. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #9,792 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,234 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.04% of the installed capacity of Brazil
22 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Eletrobras operates 63 plants totalling 54,619 MW
15 plants within 100 km, 402 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Queimado is a hydro power plant producing approximately 369 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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