Saint-Pierre is a 122 MW hydroelectric power plant located in France. It contributes to the country's renewable energy generation and is part of the extensive hydroelectric infrastructure. Saint-Pierre ranks as the 51st largest hydro plant in France. With a capacity of 122 MW, it represents 0.54% of France's total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW. France has 432 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 22,542 MW, while the largest hydro facility, Grand Maison, stands at 1,690 MW, making Saint-Pierre approximately one-seventh the size of that plant. Hydropower is a significant component of France's energy mix, accounting for about 12% of the country's total electricity generation. The plant utilizes water resources from local rivers, supporting France's commitment to renewable energy. It is situated in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, approximately 100 km from Lyon.
France, Europe
- 122. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #9,188 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,024 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of France
146 plants within 100 km, 23,013 MW combined
Source: RTE Transmission Operator
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
SAINT-PIERRE is a hydro power plant producing approximately 427 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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