La Joya Hydroelectric Power Station Costa Rica— 50 MW Hydroelectric
La Joya Hydroelectric Power Station is a 50 MW hydroelectric power plant in Costa Rica, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #9 of 18 hydro plants in Costa Rica, it represents 3.85% of the country's total hydro capacity of 1,298 MW. The largest hydro plant in Costa Rica is Angostura Hydroelectric Power Station at 210 MW, making La Joya 4.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Angostura Hydroelectric Power Station (210 MW, Hydro) and Rio Macho Hydroelectic Power Plant (120 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Turrialba region, approximately 70 km east of San José.
11 years old
Costa Rica, North America
- 12. largest of 27 plants in Costa Rica
- #13,085 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,166 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 2.54% of the installed capacity of Costa Rica
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad operates 17 plants totalling 1,180 MW
14 plants within 100 km, 1,102 MW combined
Nearest plant: Angostura Hydroelectric Power Station Costa Rica (8.8 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
La Joya Hydroelectric Power Station Costa Rica is a hydro power plant producing approximately 175 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
Costa Rica- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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