Pied de Borne is a 109.4 MW hydroelectric power plant located in France. It is part of the country's extensive network of hydro plants and contributes to the overall hydroelectric capacity. The plant was commissioned in an unspecified year and is among the operational facilities in the region. Pied de Borne ranks as the 54th largest hydro plant in France. With its capacity of 109.4 MW, it represents approximately 0.49% of France's total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW. France has a total of 432 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 22,542 MW, showcasing the country's reliance on hydroelectric power. Compared to the largest hydro plant in France, Grand Maison at 1,690 MW, Pied de Borne is about one-sixteenth the size. Hydroelectric power is a significant component of France's energy mix, providing a substantial portion of the country's electricity. The mountainous regions and river systems in France facilitate the generation of hydroelectric power. Pied de Borne is situated in the southern part of the country, approximately 100 km from Montpellier.
8 years old
France, Europe
- 126. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #9,687 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,198 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of France
8 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
EDF Renewables operates 127 plants totalling 1,844 MW
151 plants within 100 km, 18,598 MW combined
Source: RTE Transmission Operator
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
PIED DE BORNE is a hydro power plant producing approximately 383 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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