UHE Dona Francisca— 125 MW Hydroelectric
UHE Dona Francisca is a 125 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Brazil, operated by Dona Francisca Energética S/A. The facility harnesses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity, contributing to Brazil's extensive hydroelectric capacity. It is the 136th largest hydro plant in Brazil. With 125 MW, it represents 0.07% of Brazil's total hydro capacity of 180,234 MW. Brazil has 720 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 180,234 MW. Compared to the country's largest hydro plant, the Itaipu Dam at 14,000 MW, UHE Dona Francisca is approximately 1/112th the size. Hydropower is a dominant energy source in Brazil, accounting for around 60% of the country's electricity generation. The UHE Dona Francisca plant utilizes the natural water flow of the region, supporting Brazil's renewable energy initiatives. It is situated in the southern part of the country, approximately 300 km northwest of Porto Alegre.
12 years old
Brazil, South America
- 248. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #9,117 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,997 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of Brazil
12 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Dona Francisca Energética S/A operates 1 plants totalling 125 MW
11 plants within 100 km, 1,675 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
UHE Dona Francisca is a hydro power plant producing approximately 438 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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