Olargues is a 6.4 MW hydro power plant in France, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #204 of 432 hydro plants in France, it contributes 0.03% of the country's total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW. The largest hydro plant in France is GRAND MAISON at 1,690 MW, making Olargues 264.1 times smaller. Nearby plants include Montahut (99 MW, Hydro), Murat-sur-Vèbre (59.1 MW, Wind), and Cambon-et-Salvergues (29.9 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Occitanie region, approximately 50 km from Toulouse.
26 years old
France, Europe
- 1,175. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #27,083 worldwide by installed capacity
- #6,139 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
26 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
EDF operates 188 plants totalling 24,422 MW
180 plants within 100 km, 2,497 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Olargues 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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