Sampzon is a 1.12 MW hydroelectric power plant in France, commissioned in 2012. Ranked #411 of 432 hydro plants in France, it contributes to 0.005% of France's total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW. The largest hydro plant in France is GRAND MAISON at 1,690 MW, making Sampzon 1,509 times smaller. Nearby plants include Tricastin (3,660 MW, Nuclear), TRICASTIN 1 (3,660 MW, Nuclear), and CRUAS (3,660 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, approximately 120 km from Lyon.
France, Europe
- 2,026. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #37,171 worldwide by installed capacity
- #8,032 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
155 plants within 100 km, 18,404 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Sampzon is a hydro power plant producing approximately 4 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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