Cipreses is a 106 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Chile, operated by ENDESA. The facility harnesses the power of water to generate electricity, contributing to the country's renewable energy portfolio. Cipreses ranks as the 33rd largest hydro plant in Chile. With 106 MW, it represents 0.84% of Chile's total hydro capacity of 12,561 MW. Chile has 143 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 12,561 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in Chile, Ralco Hydroelectric Plant at 690 MW, Cipreses is approximately 15% the size. Hydropower is a significant component of Chile's energy mix, providing a substantial portion of the country's electricity. The country's geography, characterized by numerous rivers and mountainous regions, supports hydroelectric development. The plant is located approximately 250 km southeast of Santiago in the Maule Region.
26 years old
Chile, South America
- 79. largest of 383 plants in Chile
- #9,767 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,228 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.34% of the installed capacity of Chile
26 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
ENDESA operates 18 plants totalling 4,347 MW
22 plants within 100 km, 2,810 MW combined
Source: Energía Abierta
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
CIPRESES is a hydro power plant producing approximately 371 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
Chile- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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