Motz is a 5.8 MW hydroelectric power plant located in France. It has been operational since its commissioning year, contributing to the country's renewable energy generation. Ranked #216 of 432 hydro plants in France, this plant's 5.8 MW accounts for 0.03% of France's total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW. The largest hydro plant in France is GRAND MAISON at 1,690 MW, making Motz 291.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Parc éolien des Monts de l'Ain (8.2 MW, Wind), Superphénix (1,200 MW, Nuclear), and GENISSIAT (420 MW, Hydro). The facility is situated in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, approximately 50 km from Lyon.
14 years old
France, Europe
- 1,236. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #27,799 worldwide by installed capacity
- #6,313 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
14 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Engie operates 344 plants totalling 13,020 MW
125 plants within 100 km, 16,905 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Motz is a hydro power plant producing approximately 20 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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