Toro II Hydroelectric Power Station Costa Rica— 65.2 MW Hydroelectric
Toro II Hydroelectric Power Station is a 65.2 MW hydroelectric power plant in Costa Rica. It contributes to the country's renewable energy portfolio. Ranked #8 of 18 hydro plants in Costa Rica, it accounts for 5.02% of the nation's total hydro capacity of 1,298 MW. The largest hydro plant in Costa Rica is Angostura Hydroelectric Power Station at 210 MW, making Toro II 3.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Ventanas-Garita Hydroelectric Power Station (97.4 MW, Hydro), Penas Blancas Hydroelectric Power Plant (38 MW, Hydro), and La Garita Hydroelectric Power Plant (30 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Alajuela Province, approximately 70 km from San José.
10 years old
Costa Rica, North America
- 11. largest of 27 plants in Costa Rica
- #12,016 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,852 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 3.31% of the installed capacity of Costa Rica
10 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad operates 17 plants totalling 1,180 MW
19 plants within 100 km, 1,438 MW combined
Nearest plant: Rio Volcan Hydroelectric Plant Costa Rica (17.8 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Toro II Hydroelectric Power Station Costa Rica is a hydro power plant producing approximately 228 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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