Champsanglard is a 6.3 MW hydro power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. This facility contributes to France's hydroelectric generation. Ranked #206 of 432 hydro plants in France, Champsanglard accounts for 0.03% of the total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW. The largest hydro plant in France is GRAND MAISON at 1,690 MW, making Champsanglard 268.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Eguzon (72 MW, Hydro), Bussière-Saint-Georges (17 MW, Wind), and Le Bourg-d'Hem (13.7 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, approximately 50 km from the nearest major city, Limoges.
26 years old
France, Europe
- 1,181. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #27,162 worldwide by installed capacity
- #6,149 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
26 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
EDF operates 188 plants totalling 24,422 MW
78 plants within 100 km, 6,709 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Champsanglard is a hydro power plant producing approximately 22 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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