NALCAS is a 7 MW hydro power plant in Chile, operated by HIDRONALCAS S.A. since its commissioning. Ranked #95 of 143 hydro plants in Chile, this plant represents 0.06% of Chile's total hydro capacity of 12,561 MW. The largest hydro plant in Chile is Ralco Hydroelectric Plant at 690 MW, making NALCAS about 98.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include MARIA ELENA (68 MW, Solar), RUCATAYO (60 MW, Hydro), and Rucatayo hydroelectric power station (59.5 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Biobío Region, approximately 50 km from the city of Los Angeles.
11 years old
Chile, South America
- 275. largest of 383 plants in Chile
- #26,608 worldwide by installed capacity
- #6,027 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of Chile
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
HIDRONALCAS S.A. operates 1 plants totalling 7 MW
29 plants within 100 km, 766 MW combined
Source: Energía Abierta
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
NALCAS is a hydro power plant producing approximately 25 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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