Salto Rio Branco is a 2.4 MW hydroelectric power plant in Brazil. This facility contributes to the country's hydroelectric energy production. Ranked #559 of 720 hydro plants in Brazil, Salto Rio Branco represents a small share of Brazil's total hydro capacity of 180,234 MW. The largest hydro plant in Brazil is Itaipu Dam at 14,000 MW, making Salto Rio Branco 5,833.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Rio dos Patos (1.72 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the state of Paraná, approximately 400 km from Curitiba.
Brazil, South America
- 1,810. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #33,225 worldwide by installed capacity
- #7,290 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
16 plants within 100 km, 115 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Salto Rio Branco is a hydro power plant producing approximately 8 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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