ST ETIENNE CANTALES— 106.5 MW Hydroelectric
ST ETIENNE CANTALES is a 106.5 MW hydroelectric power plant located in France. It is part of the country's extensive hydroelectric infrastructure, contributing to its renewable energy generation since its commissioning. This facility ranks as the 55th largest hydro plant in France. With a capacity of 106.5 MW, it represents 0.47% of the total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW in the country. France operates 432 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 22,542 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, GRAND MAISON at 1,690 MW, ST ETIENNE CANTALES is approximately one-seventeenth the size. Hydropower is a significant component of France's energy mix, providing around 10% of the total electricity generation. The facility is located in the Auvergne region, approximately 150 km southwest of Lyon.
26 years old
France, Europe
- 127. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #9,764 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,227 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
120 plants within 100 km, 4,329 MW combined
Source: RTE Transmission Operator
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
ST ETIENNE CANTALES is a hydro power plant producing approximately 373 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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