RANDENS is a 124.2 MW hydroelectric power plant located in France. It is one of the 432 hydro plants in the country and contributes to the national grid since its commissioning. The plant harnesses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity. It ranks as the 49th largest hydro plant in France, representing approximately 0.55% of the country's total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW. France operates a total of 2,195 power plants with a combined capacity of 243,444 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, GRAND MAISON at 1,690 MW, RANDENS is about 7.3% the size of that facility. Hydropower is a significant component of France's energy mix, providing around 12% of the country's electricity generation. The geographical features of France, including its rivers and mountainous regions, support the development of hydroelectric facilities. RANDENS is situated in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, approximately 100 km from Lyon.
26 years old
France, Europe
- 120. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #9,145 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,007 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of France
26 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
EDF operates 188 plants totalling 24,422 MW
139 plants within 100 km, 18,927 MW combined
Source: RTE Transmission Operator
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
RANDENS is a hydro power plant producing approximately 435 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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