Riacho Preto is a 9.3 MW hydro power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2008. This facility contributes to Brazil's diverse energy mix. Ranked #407 of 720 hydro plants in Brazil, it 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 Riacho Preto 1,505 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Porto Franco (30 MW, Hydro), Lagoa Grande (25.6 MW, Hydro), and Boa Sorte (16 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in Maranhão, approximately 300 km from São Luís.
18 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,232. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #24,977 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,653 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
18 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
12 plants within 100 km, 136 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Riacho Preto is a hydro power plant producing approximately 33 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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