Charmes is a 1.5009 MW hydro power plant in France, commissioned in 2016. It accounts for 0.01% of France's total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW, which consists of 432 hydro plants. The largest hydro plant in France is GRAND MAISON at 1,690 MW, making Charmes 0.00089 times smaller. Ranked #358 of 432 hydro plants in France, Charmes' capacity is relatively small compared to the largest hydro facility. Its 1.5009 MW represents a minor share of the country's hydro energy production. Nearby plants include Croix-de-Metz (413 MW, Gas), Toul-Rosières Solar Park (115 MW, Solar), and Rosières-en-Haye (78.933 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Grand Est region, approximately 30 km west of Nancy.
26 years old
France, Europe
- 1,817. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #35,785 worldwide by installed capacity
- #7,747 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
26 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
EDF operates 188 plants totalling 24,422 MW
110 plants within 100 km, 3,591 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Charmes is a hydro power plant producing approximately 5 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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