VOGELGRUN is a 140.5 MW hydroelectric power plant located in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy generation. It is one of the numerous hydro plants operational in the region. VOGELGRUN ranks 41st among 432 hydro plants in France. With its capacity of 140.5 MW, it accounts for 0.62% of the total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW in the country. France has a total of 2,195 power plants generating 243,444 MW of electricity. The largest hydro facility, GRAND MAISON, has a capacity of 1,690 MW, making VOGELGRUN about 8.3% the size of this facility. Hydropower is an essential part of France's energy strategy, contributing significantly to its renewable energy goals. The geography of France, with its numerous rivers and water bodies, supports extensive hydroelectric generation. VOGELGRUN is situated approximately 50 km from Strasbourg in the Grand Est region.
28 years old
France, Europe
- 111. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #8,680 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,842 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of France
28 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
EDF operates 188 plants totalling 24,422 MW
112 plants within 100 km, 11,542 MW combined
Source: RTE Transmission Operator
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
VOGELGRUN is a hydro power plant producing approximately 492 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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