GERSTHEIM is a 140.5 MW hydroelectric power plant located in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy output. It is part of the extensive network of hydro facilities across the nation. Ranked 41st among 432 hydro plants in France, GERSTHEIM's capacity of 140.5 MW represents 0.62% of the total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW. France operates a total of 2,195 power plants generating 243,444 MW. The largest hydroelectric plant, GRAND MAISON, operates at 1,690 MW, making GERSTHEIM about 8.3% the size of this major facility. Hydropower is a crucial element of France's energy mix, significantly aiding in the transition to renewable sources. The country's diverse topography and abundant water resources facilitate hydroelectric generation. GERSTHEIM is located approximately 60 km from Strasbourg in the Grand Est region.
28 years old
France, Europe
- 111. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #8,677 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,842 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of France
28 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
EDF operates 188 plants totalling 24,422 MW
112 plants within 100 km, 10,355 MW combined
Source: RTE Transmission Operator
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
GERSTHEIM is a hydro power plant producing approximately 492 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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