Los Molles is an 18 MW hydroelectric power plant in Chile, operated by ENDESA since its commissioning. Ranked #78 of 143 hydro plants in Chile, Los Molles contributes 0.14% to Chile's total hydro capacity of 12,561 MW. The largest hydro plant in Chile is Ralco Hydroelectric Plant at 690 MW, making Los Molles 38.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Los Molles (18 MW, Hydro), Monte Patria (9 MW, Oil), and La Paloma (5 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Coquimbo Region, approximately 400 km north of Santiago.
Chile, South America
- 220. largest of 383 plants in Chile
- #20,289 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,616 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of Chile
ENDESA operates 18 plants totalling 4,347 MW
13 plants within 100 km, 287 MW combined
Nearest plant: Los Molles hydroelectric power plant (1.1 km)
Source: Energía Abierta
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
LOS MOLLES is a hydro power plant producing approximately 63 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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