Mirepeix is a 1.4 MW hydroelectric power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #369 of 432 hydro plants in France, it contributes 0.01% to the total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW. The largest hydro plant in France is GRAND MAISON at 1,690 MW, making Mirepeix 1,207.1 times smaller. Nearby plants include PRAGNERES (189.2 MW, Hydro), Artouste (88 MW, Hydro), and Ip hydro power plant (84 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, approximately 40 km from Pau.
21 years old
France, Europe
- 1,861. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #36,299 worldwide by installed capacity
- #7,813 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
21 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
EDF operates 188 plants totalling 24,422 MW
107 plants within 100 km, 1,781 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Mirepeix 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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