AVIGNON is a 126 MW hydroelectric power plant located in France. The facility is part of the country's extensive network of hydro plants, contributing to France's renewable energy output. It ranks as the 48th largest hydro plant out of 432 in France. With a capacity of 126 MW, it represents 0.56% of the total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW. France has 432 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 22,542 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, GRAND MAISON at 1,690 MW, this facility is approximately 1/13th the size. Hydropower is a vital component of France's energy strategy, providing around 12% of the total electricity generation. The AVIGNON plant utilizes the natural flow of the Rhône River, enhancing the country's renewable energy resources. It is situated approximately 700 km southeast of Paris in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
26 years old
France, Europe
- 119. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #9,083 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,982 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of France
26 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Electricité de France operates 4 plants totalling 140 MW
197 plants within 100 km, 21,727 MW combined
Source: RTE Transmission Operator
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
AVIGNON is a hydro power plant producing approximately 442 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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