ASTON is a 104 MW hydroelectric power plant located in the Occitanie region of France. The facility generates electricity from hydropower, contributing to France's renewable energy capacity. It ranks as the 56th largest hydro plant in France. With 104 MW, it represents 0.46% of the country's total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW. France operates 432 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 22,542 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in France, GRAND MAISON at 1,690 MW, ASTON is approximately 6% of its size. Hydropower is a significant component of France's energy mix, providing around 9% of the total electricity generation. The country benefits from numerous rivers and favorable geography for hydroelectric production. The plant is situated approximately 200 km southwest of Toulouse in the Pyrenees region.
28 years old
France, Europe
- 130. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #9,843 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,249 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of France
28 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
EDF operates 188 plants totalling 24,422 MW
130 plants within 100 km, 2,356 MW combined
Source: RTE Transmission Operator
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
ASTON is a hydro power plant producing approximately 364 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
France- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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